Correlation Between Family Support and Depression Among Pre-Elderly Individuals with HIV in Jakarta
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Title
Correlation Between Family Support and Depression Among Pre-Elderly Individuals with HIV in Jakarta
Subject
depression, family support, HIV, pre-elderly
Description
Depression among pre-elderly with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) can significantly impact their quality of life.
Family is often the primary source of support for this demographic and is recognized as a protective factor against
depression. Therefore, identifying protective factors against depression is essential for promoting healthy aging among
pre-elderly with HIV. This study aimed to determine the correlation between family support and depression among preelderly with HIV in Jakarta. A total of 120 pre-elderly with HIV from the Indonesia AIDS Coalition who were receiving
HIV care at health centers across Jakarta participated in this cross-sectional study. The participants were recruited using
convenience sampling. Data collection involved demographic questions, a family support questionnaire, and the Depression Anxiety Stress Scales 21 (DASS-21). The analysis comprised univariate and bivariate analyses. The univariate
analysis described the characteristics, family support, and depression levels, while the bivariate analysis assessed the
correlation between the variables using the Spearman test. The results indicated that pre-elderly with HIV primarily
received support from siblings and spouses. The participants reported low family support (median 25.00) and mild
depressive symptoms (median 8.00). A significant moderate negative correlation was found between family support and
depression in this population (r = -0.344). This study suggests that enhancing family support for pre-elderly with HIV can
help reduce depression. Consequently, there is a critical need for healthcare providers to engage families in the treatment
of pre-elderly with HIV to mitigate depression and promote healthier aging
Family is often the primary source of support for this demographic and is recognized as a protective factor against
depression. Therefore, identifying protective factors against depression is essential for promoting healthy aging among
pre-elderly with HIV. This study aimed to determine the correlation between family support and depression among preelderly with HIV in Jakarta. A total of 120 pre-elderly with HIV from the Indonesia AIDS Coalition who were receiving
HIV care at health centers across Jakarta participated in this cross-sectional study. The participants were recruited using
convenience sampling. Data collection involved demographic questions, a family support questionnaire, and the Depression Anxiety Stress Scales 21 (DASS-21). The analysis comprised univariate and bivariate analyses. The univariate
analysis described the characteristics, family support, and depression levels, while the bivariate analysis assessed the
correlation between the variables using the Spearman test. The results indicated that pre-elderly with HIV primarily
received support from siblings and spouses. The participants reported low family support (median 25.00) and mild
depressive symptoms (median 8.00). A significant moderate negative correlation was found between family support and
depression in this population (r = -0.344). This study suggests that enhancing family support for pre-elderly with HIV can
help reduce depression. Consequently, there is a critical need for healthcare providers to engage families in the treatment
of pre-elderly with HIV to mitigate depression and promote healthier aging
Creator
Gracella Tanjaya, Surilena, Nicholas Hardi, Eva Suryani
Source
DOI: 10.7454/jki.v28i2.1362
Publisher
Universitas Indonesia
Date
2025
Contributor
Sri Wahyuni
Rights
pISSN 1410-4490; eISSN 2354-9203
Format
PDF
Language
English
Type
Text
Files
Collection
Citation
Gracella Tanjaya, Surilena, Nicholas Hardi, Eva Suryani, “Correlation Between Family Support and Depression Among Pre-Elderly Individuals with HIV in Jakarta,” Repository Horizon University Indonesia, accessed February 21, 2026, https://repository.horizon.ac.id/items/show/10975.