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Chronic Pain and Associated Factors Related to Depression among Older Patients in Hanoi, Vietnam

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  • Anh Trung Nguyen

    (Department of Geriatrics, Hanoi Medical University, Hanoi 100000, Vietnam
    Scientific Research Department, National Geriatric Hospital, Hanoi 100000, Vietnam)

  • Trang Huyen Thi Nguyen

    (Institute for Global Health Innovations, Duy Tan University, Da Nang 550000, Vietnam
    Faculty of Medicine, Duy Tan University, Da Nang 550000, Vietnam)

  • Thu Thi Hoai Nguyen

    (Department of Geriatrics, Hanoi Medical University, Hanoi 100000, Vietnam
    Scientific Research Department, National Geriatric Hospital, Hanoi 100000, Vietnam)

  • Huong Thi Thu Nguyen

    (Department of Geriatrics, Hanoi Medical University, Hanoi 100000, Vietnam
    Scientific Research Department, National Geriatric Hospital, Hanoi 100000, Vietnam)

  • Thanh Xuan Nguyen

    (Department of Geriatrics, Hanoi Medical University, Hanoi 100000, Vietnam
    Scientific Research Department, National Geriatric Hospital, Hanoi 100000, Vietnam)

  • Tam Ngoc Nguyen

    (Department of Geriatrics, Hanoi Medical University, Hanoi 100000, Vietnam
    Scientific Research Department, National Geriatric Hospital, Hanoi 100000, Vietnam)

  • Anh Lan Nguyen

    (Department of Geriatrics, Hanoi Medical University, Hanoi 100000, Vietnam
    Scientific Research Department, National Geriatric Hospital, Hanoi 100000, Vietnam)

  • Linh Gia Vu

    (Institute for Global Health Innovations, Duy Tan University, Da Nang 550000, Vietnam
    Faculty of Medicine, Duy Tan University, Da Nang 550000, Vietnam)

  • Hoa Thi Do

    (Institute of Health Economics and Technology, Hanoi 100000, Vietnam)

  • Linh Phuong Doan

    (Institute of Health Economics and Technology, Hanoi 100000, Vietnam)

  • Giang Thu Vu

    (Center of Excellence in Evidence-Based Medicine, Nguyen Tat Thanh University, Ho Chi Minh City 700000, Vietnam)

  • Huong Thi Thanh Nguyen

    (Dinh Tien Hoang Institute of Medicine, Hanoi 100000, Vietnam
    Physiology Department, Hanoi Medical University, Hanoi 100000, Vietnam)

  • Thang Pham

    (Department of Geriatrics, Hanoi Medical University, Hanoi 100000, Vietnam
    Scientific Research Department, National Geriatric Hospital, Hanoi 100000, Vietnam)

  • Huyen Thi Thanh Vu

    (Department of Geriatrics, Hanoi Medical University, Hanoi 100000, Vietnam
    Scientific Research Department, National Geriatric Hospital, Hanoi 100000, Vietnam)

Abstract

The interaction of chronic pain and depression among older people has been studied for many years. This study aimed to investigate the frequency of chronic pain and depression among older patients and correlated factors. A cross-sectional study was conducted in 921 older patients at the National Geriatric Hospital from November 2019 to March 2020. We used the Charlson Comorbidity Index (CCI) to assess the comorbid condition, a numerical rating scale (NRS) to examine pain severity, and Geriatric Depression Scale—15 items (GDS-15) to measure depression among participants. A chi-square test and Tobit regression were used to analyze the relationships. A total of 921 older patients participated in the study. The proportion of depression accounted for 55.8%. The mean Charlson score and number of diseases were 1.2 and 4.7, respectively. A positive correlation was found between comorbidity and chronic pain and depression. Moreover, socio-demographic variables such as occupation, education, and income were associated with pain and depressive symptoms. This study highlights the issue of mental health in older people with chronic pain. The results indicate the necessity of frequent depression screening, pain management, and social activity programs for older people to enhance their health.

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  • Anh Trung Nguyen & Trang Huyen Thi Nguyen & Thu Thi Hoai Nguyen & Huong Thi Thu Nguyen & Thanh Xuan Nguyen & Tam Ngoc Nguyen & Anh Lan Nguyen & Linh Gia Vu & Hoa Thi Do & Linh Phuong Doan & Giang Thu , 2021. "Chronic Pain and Associated Factors Related to Depression among Older Patients in Hanoi, Vietnam," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(17), pages 1-8, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:18:y:2021:i:17:p:9192-:d:626352
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    1. Huyen Thi Thanh Vu & Valentina Lin & Thang Pham & Tuan Le Pham & Anh Trung Nguyen & Hung Trong Nguyen & Thanh Xuan Nguyen & Tam Ngoc Nguyen & Huong Thu Thi Nguyen & Thu Thi Hoai Nguyen & Long Hoang Ng, 2019. "Determining Risk for Depression among Older People Residing in Vietnamese Rural Settings," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 16(15), pages 1-10, July.
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