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Effect of a salutogenic program on depression, self-harming behaviour and sense of coherence among elderly residents of an old age home in Odisha

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: This study sought the impact of the Salutogenic Program on depression, self- harming behaviour and Sense of coherence among elderly individual living in an Old-age home of Bhubaneswar, Odisha. METHODS & MATERIALS: In this study Quantitative Research approach with Quasi- experimental (non randomized pre test post test) design was acquired. A number of 40 elderly (aged ≥60yrs) locating at M.P Old age home and Geriatric Centre, Bhubaneswar were sorted out for experimental group (N = 28) and control (N = 12) group by applying Purposive Sampling technique. Basic informations were gathered by applying Socio demographic data Proforma, Geriatric depression scale, Modified self-harm inventory scale and Modified Sense of coherence scale, after obtaining written informed consent from every participant. Total 4 weeks of (5session per week) Salutogenic Program for 120 min was given to elderly by splitting the experimental group into 4 groups. RESULTS: Analysis disclosed that after Salutogenic Program, using inferential statistics, the experimental group displayed that depression level was decreased (before intervention 8.43 ± 3.120 and after intervention 5.04 ± 1.732), self-harming behaviour was reduced (before intervention 8.64 ± 2.329 and after intervention 5.14 ± 1.53) and Sense of coherence was increased (before intervention 49.36 ± 9.15 and after intervention 60.82 ± 4.68). A statistically significant difference was observed in the scores of depression, self-harming behaviour and Sense of coherence in the experimental group as compared to the control group. CONCLUSION: Present study concluded that Salutogenic Program is effective in decreasing level of depression and self-harming behavior and increasing sense of coherence among older adults in selected old-age home.

Source: BMC Geriatrics

DOI: 10.1186/s12877-026-07246-8

Authors: Ishita Sahoo, Suchismita Pahantasingh, Sephali Moharana

Institution: Siksha O Anusandhan University

Language: English

Topic: Health, psychology, and well-being

Subfield: General Health Professions

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,190