Self-neglect, frailty and depression among older women living in Southern Türkiye
The results of this study showed that self-neglect, frailty, and depression were common among older women. Furthermore, as self-neglect increased, frailty and depression levels also increased. Application of appropriate screening tools may help identify individuals at risk and provide timely support and interventions.
Authors
- Sabriye Uçan Yamaç (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3932-8017)
- Melike Yalçın Gürsoy (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2246-264X)
Institutions
- Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart Üniversitesi (TR)
- Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy Üniversitesi (TR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Public Health
- Published
- 2025-04-23
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-025-22778-1
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Frailty in Older Adults
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.22