Factors Affecting the Depressive Mood Experience in Local Residents: Focusing on Gangseo-gu, Seoul
10.4332/KJHPA.2023.33.4.432
- Author:
Kyung Sook KIM
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Author Information
1. Department of Nursing, Gangseo University, Seoul, Korea
- Publication Type:ORIGINAL ARTICLE
- From:Health Policy and Management
2023;33(4):432-439
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Background:The purpose of this study is to promote their health by identifying factors that affect the depressive mood experience among local residents in Gangseo-gu, Seoul.
Methods:This study is a cross-sectional study analyzed using data from the 2022 Community Health Survey, which is conducted annually in Korea. The subjects of the study were 916 local residents in Gangseo-gu, Seoul.
Results:Through this study, the groups with a high level of depressive mood experience among local residents of Gangseo-gu were female, those with low income, those with chronic diseases, those with low subjective health level, and those who perceived their stress to be high.
Conclusion:It is necessary for local medical institutions to identify those with low income in blind spots and connect them with community resources to provide necessary economic support. Additionally, regular and systematic management is needed to help local residents prevent and manage chronic diseases. There is a need to actively support local residents by providing stress management programs and various health-related education to local residents so that they can maintain and improve their health and lead healthy lives.
