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Mental Illness and Disability among Elders in Developing Countries

The Case of Nepal

Sree Subedi

Miami University

Mark Tausig

University of Akron

Janardan Subedi

Miami University

C. L. Broughton

University of Akron

Sarah Williams-Blangero

Southwest Foundation for Biomedical Research

Objective: This article attempts to document the prevalence of psychiatric disorders among elders in a rural village in Nepal. In addition, we investigate the relationship between psychiatric illness and functional disability to assess the impact of disorder on social functioning. Method: A semistructured interview checklist to diagnose six disorders was used (N = 182). In addition, elders older than age 60 were examined to assess the functional impact of mental health conditions by measuring functional disability. Results: Eighteen percent of elders seem to have a diagnosable psychiatric disorder. Furthermore, in general these elders were also less likely to receive assistance with the disabilities they report, compared with those who do not experience a psychiatric disorder. Discussion: Documenting the extent of psychiatric disorder among elders in developing societies sensitizes health planners to the growing reality of aging in their societies and the need for expanded physical and psychiatric health care services.

Key Words: developing countries • psychiatric disorder • functional disability • Jirels of Eastern Nepal

Journal of Aging and Health, Vol. 16, No. 1, 71-87 (2004)
DOI: 10.1177/0898264303260446
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