Study on the association between epidemiological characteristics of mental disorders and rural revital-ization:an empirical analysis of a town in Huazhou city,Guangdong province
10.3969/j.issn.1671-332X.2025.10.033
- VernacularTitle:精神疾病流行病学特征与乡村振兴的关联性研究
- Author:
Jun YANG
1
;
Zhihui XIE
;
Yu CHEN
;
Guanqing LI
;
Lingling JIAN
;
Canliang FANG
Author Information
1. 南方医科大学附属广东省人民医院(广东省医学科学院) 广东 广州 510080
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Mental disorders;
Rural revitalization;
Rural healthcare;
Policy awareness;
Economic status
- From:
Modern Hospital
2025;25(10):1618-1622
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective This study aims to investigate the epidemiological characteristics of mental disorders in a rural town of Huazhou City,Guangdong Province,and explore their association with the rural revitalization strategy,so as to provide evidence for policy formulation.Methods A combination of questionnaire surveys and in-depth interviews was used to collect in-formation on the demographic characteristics,disease status,economic conditions,and policy awareness of registered mental dis-order patients in the town.Semi-structured interviews were also conducted with local doctors and village committee members.Da-ta were analyzed using descriptive statistics and logistic regression models to assess the impact of awareness of rural revitalization policies on patients'income.Results The average age of the study subjects was 47.71 years,with an average disease duration of 18.38 years.A total of 86.36％of patients had a family history of mental disorders.After onset,42.11％of patients had an annual income≥￥ 10 000,which was an increase compared to pre-illness levels,but 60.75％had completely lost their ability to work.Awareness of rural revitalization policies was low(only 18.29％were fully aware),but policy awareness was significant-ly associated with increased patient income(OR=18.03,P＜0.001).Additionally,medical expenditures were significantly higher among female patients than male patients(P＜0.001).Conclusion In a town in Huazhou City,Guangdong Province,60.75％of mental disorder patients have completely lost their ability to work,while 42.11％have an annual income exceeding ￥ 10,000.Income is positively correlated with policy awareness(OR=18.03).It is recommended to strengthen policy promo-tion,optimize the allocation of medical resources,and develop specialized assistance programs to promote the coordinated devel-opment of mental health and rural revitalization.
