Abuse and other factors related to depression in older Ecuadorian adults.

et al., loneliness was found to have a moderately significant effect on depression. 11 Additionally, Özer's research demonstrated that older adults experiencing higher rates of depression also face an increased prevalence of emotional abuse, neglect, financial abuse, and physical abuse. 8 Therefore, people living with depression tend to have reduced social activity due to feelings of loneliness. 12 Despite extensive knowledge of depression and its risk factors, there remains a lack of specific information on depression among older adults in Ecuador.

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