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  1. Siti Nur 'Asyura Adznam, Nur Aqlili Riana Hamzah, Mohd Nasir Mohd Taib, Chan, Yoke Mun, Zuriati Ibrahim, Syafinas Azam
    Malays J Nutr, 2018;24(2):175-183.
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    Introduction: Depression and depressive symptom are common among the
    elderly. This study aimed to determine the influence of multiple factors and their
    correlations on the prevalence of depressive symptoms among elderly residents in
    selected FELDA schemes in Johor state.

    Methods: A total of 269 respondents were
    recruited through systematic sampling. Face-to-face interviews were conducted to
    obtain information on socio-demographic and psychosocial characteristics using
    pre-tested validated questionnaires; For functional status, the Lawton-IADL Scale
    was used to assess independent living skills; the Short Physical Performance Battery
    (SPPB) questionnaire was used to assess physical performance; cognitive function
    was assessed by the Hodkinson Abbreviated Mental Test (HAMT); physical activity
    level was determined using the Rapid Assessment of Physical Activity (RAPA);
    and depressive symptoms were assessed by the Geriatric Depression Scale-15.

    Results: Mean age of the respondents was 69.5±5.2 years. Prevalence of depressive
    symptoms was determined as 3.7%. Almost half (47.6%) were unable to perform
    one or more Lawton-IADL items, 30.9% had low physical performance, 15.6% had
    abnormal cognitive function and only 30.6% were physically active. There were
    significant correlations between the socio-demographic characteristics (age and
    monthly income; r=-0.135 and rs
    =-0.133 respectively; p
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