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Depression and suicide among community elderly
Author(s)Pnina Ron
Journal titleJournal of Gerontological Social Work, vol 38, no 3, 2002
Pagespp 53-72
Sourcehttp://www.tandfonline.com
KeywordsDepression ; Suicide ; Evaluation ; Living in the community ; Demography ; Israel.
AnnotationThe phenomena of hopelessness, depression and suicidality have long been recognised as social problems for older people. This study aimed to provide a demographic profile of factors contributing to hopelessness, depression and suicidality in older people. A randomly selected community population of 316 older people from five senior citizens centres in northern Israel were administered the Beck Hopelessness Scale (HSA), and the Scale for Suicidal Ideation (SSI). (RH).
Accession NumberCPA-030425204 A
ClassmarkENR: EV: 4C: K4: S8: 7H6

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