A Comparative Study to Assess the Knowledge Regarding Geriatric Depression Among the Women Aged Between 30-60 Years in the Rural and Urban Areas of Tumkur at Karnataka State

Abstract

“A comparative study to assess the knowledge regarding geriatric depression among the women aged between 30-60 years in the rural and urban areas of Tumkur at Karnataka”. Objectives of the Study:  To assess the knowledge of urban and rural women aged between 30-60 years regarding geriatric depression.  To compare the knowledge of urban and rural women aged between 30-60 years regarding geriatric depression.  To correlate the knowledge of rural and urban women regarding geriatric depression with selected demographic variables.  To find out the association between demographic variables with knowledge scores of rural and urban women regarding geriatric depression. Research Hypotheses H1: There will be significant difference between the knowledge of rural and urban women regarding geriatric depression. H2: There will be a significant association between demographic variables with the knowledge of rural and urban women regarding geriatric depression. Methodology The formal permission was obtained from the concerned authorities. A quantitative approach has been used in the study and was considered more appropriate as the aim was to assess the knowledge among elders in age group of 30−60 years regarding depressive behavior and used comparative research design. After obtaining formal permission from the authorities, the tool was administered to 50 urban and 50 rural women. Samples were selected by using non probability convenient sampling the data collection was ended, grouped, tabulated, and interpreted according to the objectives of the study. Descriptive statistical analysis and inferential statistics were used for the analysis of data. Interpretation and Conclusion The study findings showed that the urban women are having more knowledge than rural women regarding geriatric depression and there are some demographic variables associated with knowledge regarding geriatric depression.