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The psychological well-being of the Chinese elderly living in old urban areas of Hong Kong — a social perspective
Author(s)	C W Lam, K W Boey
Journal title	Aging & Mental Health, vol 9, no 2, March 2005
Pages	pp 162-166
Source	http://www.tandfonline.com
Keywords	Well being ; Depression ; Health [elderly] ; Evaluation ; Urban areas ; Social surveys ; Hong Kong.
Annotation	Using the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS-15) and the short form of the General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12), this study found that Chinese older people who live in old urban areas of Hong Kong are at risk of suffering from poor mental health because of their relatively deprived social conditions. It was also found that the respondent's scores in the GDS-15 correlated with their social conditions, including type of housing, availability of helpers, financial status and family support. However, Chinese older people often avoid seeking help because of the fear of being stigmatised. There is a need for more research in the future to study their needs and problems so that social work practitioners can be well-informed and culturally competent to help this disadvantaged group. (RH).
Accession Number	CPA-050426215 A
Classmark	D:F:5HH: ENR: CC: 4C: RK: 3F: 7DR
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