Correlates of depressive illness among the elderly in a mixed urban community in Lagos, Nigeria

OBJECTIVES: Little is known about the factors associated with depression among elderly Nigerians despite research evidence suggesting that some correlates of depression may be important in early detection, treatment and prognosis. This study aimed to determine the correlates of depression among a community based elderly population. METHODS: The study population made up of 350 consenting participants was selected using multistage stratified …