SP1-59 Depression among elderly people in an old home of Dhaka city

Abstract

Results A total of 1894 adults participated in the study, of which 57.4% were women. The prevalences of overweight and obesity were 58% and 23.8%, respectively. About 40% of the participants reported they perceived their weight as normal. However, when self-perceived body weight was indirectly assessed, 63.3% reported a desire to weigh less. Among the overweight and obese participants, 61% and 86.4% perceived themselves as fat or very fat, respectively, and reported a desire to weigh less. Conclusion In this sample with high prevalences of overweight and obesity, most participants perceived their excess weight and reported a desire to weigh less. This seems an ideal setting for the implementation of interventions targeting weight loss and promoting healthy habits. Introduction Survivors of bone tumours diagnosed in childhood or early adulthood are reported to have more impairment of health related QOL than most other cancer survivor groups. Reports of the relationship between QOL and local treatment strategy have been inconsistent. To clarify this issue a European cohort of bone tumour survivors was identified. This report forms a baseline for further analyses. Methods Osteosarcoma and Ewing's sarcoma survivors were >5 years from diagnosis, <40 yrs at diagnosis and >16 yrs at time of survey. 1145 eligible survivors were mailed a questionnaire which included socio-demographic data, recall of treatment, SF36, Rosen-berg Self Esteem Scale, EORTC Body Image & Sexuality modules and TESS to assess physical function. Statistical analysis was with c 2 and t test using Stata software. Results 714 (62%) survivors returned questionnaires (253 UK, 31 Netherlands, 430 DE). Median age at diagnosis was 15 yrs (1e38) and at survey was 26 yrs (16e52). Time since diagnosis was 5e20 yrs (median 11). Survivors had: Ewing's sarcoma (319), osteosarcoma (395), upper extremity site (107), lower (535), axial (72), amputation (161), rotationplasty (51), limb salvage (502). Most were single and childless, only 6% were unemployed while 64% felt that job opportunities were affected. SF36 scores showed impaired physical (UK and DE) and mental health (DE) compared to population norms, but enhanced self esteem. There were national differences in sub-scale scores. Conclusions This overview of the EBTOS cohort confirms areas of impaired QOL balanced by enhanced self-esteem, while also demonstrating variability between the national groups.