Literature Review: Relationship between Depression Level and Physical Activity with Hypertension in the Elderly

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12 December 2024
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Background: Depression is one of the most prevalent mental health issues among older adults. Depression, anxiety, and other negative emotions play a crucial role in the initiation, progression, and exacerbation of hypertension, making blood pressure fluctuations harder to manage, speeding up the disease’s progression, and diminishing the quality of life for patients with hypertension.

Objectives: To examine the correlation between the level of depression and hypertension in older adults.

Methods: This study applied a literature review approach using various databases such as Pubmed, ScienceDirect, and Google Scholar. After the screening process, six journals relevant to the topic under investigation were found.

Results: There were 6 articles that showed a significant association between depression and the occurrence of hypertension among older adults, highlighting the importance of taking psychological factors into account in their health management.

Conclusions: It can be concluded that there is an association between depression and the occurrence of hypertension in older adults.