Correlation between Self Efficacy and Depression in Geriatric Population having Osteoarthritis of Knee

Knee osteoarthritis is chronic disability in geriatric population. Self efficacy is an important determinant for performing physical task. Low levels of self efficacy leads to decreased ability of performance causing loss of function and this can lead to depression. Hence, need to find out correlation between Self efficacy and depression in geriatrics having osteoarthritis of knee.

To find out the correlation between self efficacy and depression in geriatric population having osteoarthritis of knee

Study was conducted on community dwelling geriatric population having osteoarthritis of knee. With prior approval of ethical committee, subjects were screened according to inclusion and exclusion criteria. 40 subjects in the age group 65–70 years were enrolled in the study. Self efficacy was assessed by Arthritis self efficacy scale and Mental state of function to identify depression was assessed by Geriatric depression scale. Data was collected by asking the subjects to fill the questionnaire.

80% of the population studied showed varying degrees of depression. There is a strong negative correlation between self efficacy function subscale and depression (r₌ -O.848) with level of significance (p=0.001). A moderate negative correlation between self efficacy pain subscale (r = -0.698) with level of significance (p=0.001) and moderate negative correlation between self-efficacy other symptoms and depression (r_svalue= -0.6822) with level of significance (p=0.001) in geriatric population having osteoarthritis of knee.

Self efficacy in geriatric population having osteoarthritis of knee is inversely correlated with depression. So, reduced self efficacy can lead to depression.