Table 1 Prevalence of geriatric depression according to GDS-15 (n = 280)
Category | GDS-15 score | n (%) | Subtotal n (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
Negatively screened for depression | 0 | 12 (4.3) | 152 (54.3) |
1 | 38 (13.6) | ||
2 | 38 (13.6) | ||
3 | 31 (11.1) | ||
4 | 33 (11.8) | ||
Positively screened for mild depression | 5 | 26 (9.3) | 104 (37.1) |
6 | 35 (12.5) | ||
7 | 21 (7.5) | ||
8 | 22 (7.9) | ||
Positively screened for severe depression | 9 | 11 (3.9) | 24 (8.6) |
10 | 5 (1.8) | ||
11 | 4 (1.4) | ||
12 | 2 (.7) | ||
13 | 2 (.7) |