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October 2, 2025GeriatricsOpen Access

Prevalence and Associated Factors of Depression Among Elderly Hypertensive Patients in Vietnam

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TNTuan Van NguyenTVTung Son VuTTThang Thien Tran

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Cross-sectional study reveals 31.4% prevalence of depression in elderly with hypertension, indicating sleep quality and socioeconomic barriers are significant factors.

Key Points

  • 31.4% of elderly hypertensive patients displayed symptoms of depression, highlighting a critical public health concern.
  • Sleep disturbances and lower socioeconomic status were significantly associated with depression in this population.
  • The study involved a cross-sectional analysis of 414 patients aged ≥60 years at a geriatric department over a 22-month period.
  • Identifying associated factors emphasizes the need for targeted interventions to reduce depression in elderly patients with chronic conditions.

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Nguyen et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68de68ea83cbc991d0a2155bhttps://doi.org/10.3390/geriatrics10050129
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