Prevalence of psychiatric disorders in the aging population in the northeastern of Iran

Abstract Background The prevalence of psychiatric disorders by demographic characteristics in elderly people is poorly understood, at least the northwest Iran. We aimed to estimate various population East Azerbaijan Province, Tabriz. A total 1000 aging were randomly selected from general population. Data collected using valid structured instruments and face-to-face interviews trained psychologists. Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-IV-TR (SCID-IV) Abbreviated Mental Test Questionnaire used. Chi-square ( χ 2 ) test was used categorized variables, an independent T -test carried out quantitative variables. Results Overall, 38.5% had one mental disorder (47.2% women, 27.3% men). major depressive (MDD) any anxiety 16.6% (22.4% female 9.3% male) 16.7% (23.1% 8.6% male), respectively. Likewise, overall symptoms , post-traumatic stress (PTSD), (GAD), obsessive-compulsive (OCD), panic 21.6%, 7%, 5.3%, 5.9%, first, second, third quartiles socio-economic level 54.3%, 37%, 17.8%, among marginalized non-marginalized 55.3 31.5%, Conclusions found men) disorders, 21.6% them disorders. elders almost like adults middle-aged this study. However, higher than low status.