Analysis of Depression Status and Its Influencing Factors in the Elderly with Chronic Diseases in China
10.11969/j.issn.1673-548X.2024.07.023
- VernacularTitle:我国慢性病老年人抑郁状况及影响因素分析
- Author:
Jianping GUO
1
;
Qiaoqiao LI
Author Information
1. 211100 南京,河海大学
- Keywords:
Chronic;
Depression;
CLHLS
- From:
Journal of Medical Research
2024;53(7):114-119,124
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To analyze the depression status of the elderly with chronic diseases in China,and explore its influencing fac-tors.Methods By using the data of CLHLS 2018,the group characteristics and depression status of elderly with chronic diseases in Chi-na were conducted descriptive statistics,and analyzed them using binary Logistic regression model,to explore the influencing factors af-fecting the depression status of the elderly with chronic diseases.Results Among the 6224 elderly with chronic diseases,656 had a tend-ency to be depressed,accounting for 10.5％of the total.Gender,age,current residence,number of cohabitants,standard of living,whether they exercised,instrumental activities of daily living(IADL),and life satisfaction were negatively correlated with depression scores of elderly with chronic diseases(P＜0.05).The number of chronic diseases and the provision of community services were positive-ly correlated with the depression scores of the elderly with chronic diseases(P＜0.05).Conclusion The risk of depression in the elder-ly with chronic disease is higher,especially those who live alone,and improving the quality of life of elderly,encouraging them to strengthen exercise,increasing the supply of rehabilitation medical services by the government,and providing economic support can reduce the risk of depression and improve their mental health.
