Related factors of depression symptom among middle-aged and older adults of Zhiguo ethnic minority groups in Yunnan Province
10.3969/j.issn.1000-6729.2024.08.005
- VernacularTitle:云南省"直过民族"中老年人抑郁症状的相关因素
- Author:
Xinping WANG
1
;
Jie CHEN
;
Xingmei DU
;
Chunyan DENG
;
Yuan HUANG
;
Weiqing SHAO
;
Rui DENG
Author Information
1. 昆明医科大学公共卫生学院,昆明 650500
- Keywords:
Zhiguo ethnic minority groups;
middle-aged and older adults;
depression symptoms;
related factors
- From:
Chinese Mental Health Journal
2024;38(8):666-673
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective:To analyze the prevalence and related factors of depression symptom among middle-aged and older adults belonging to Zhiguo ethnic minority groups,who experienced relative isolation prior to mod-emization and bypassed the transitional period associated with feudal monarchy in Yunnan Province.Methods:Using stratified cluster sampling,a total of 1 035 individuals from Zhiguo ethnic minority groups were investigated with the 9-item Patient Health Questionnaire(PHQ-9)to measure depression symptom scores(a total score≥5 was considered indicative of depression symptom).A self-administered questionnaire was utilized to investigate 24 cova-riates across five dimensions:sociodemographic,social-interpersonal network,mental health status,physical health status,and health behaviors.Results:Among the surveyed participants,231 individuals(22.32％)exhibited depres-sion symptoms.The logistic regression analysis showed that middle-aged and elderly people belonging to Zhiguo ethnic minority groups with occupations as laborers(OR=8.73),farmers(OR=7.34),and other professions(OR=7.13),those who reported feeling stressed or anxious in the last month(OR=5.43),those suffering from one(OR=2.81)or more chronic illnesses(OR=2.14),experiencing sleep problems(OR=3.74)/debilitating(OR=1.69)/mild-moderate pain(OR=2.23,4.37),and engaging in sedentary behavior(OR=2.27)were at higher risk for depressive symptoms.The risk of depressive symptoms was lower among middle-aged and elderly people be-longing to Zhiguo ethnic minority groups with higher social support scores(OR=0.96)and meaning in life scores(OR=0.96).Conclusion:The prevalence of depressive symptoms among middle-aged and elderly individuals of Zhiguo ethnic minorities is substantial,influenced by multiple factors.
