Depression among people living in rural and urban areas of Thailand: A cross-sectional study

PLoS ONE, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 20(1), P. e0316077 - e0316077

Published: Jan. 8, 2025

Background Depression has a growing trend in the population worldwide. In this cross-sectional study, we investigated prevalence and associated factors of depression among individuals residing rural (Ban Luang district, Nan Province) urban (Lak Si, Bangkok) areas Thailand. Understanding differences between these two settings can provide insights for specific targeted interventions mental health policies. Methods The multistage stratified random sampling was applied to select study participants. We recruited participants from communities Thailand using structured survey questionnaire through either face-to-face interviews or paper electronic form. collected data on Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) tool sociodemographic characteristics conducted descriptive statistics logistic regression analysis. Results Of 867 participants, 420 were (Nan) 447 (Bangkok). Participants’ mean age 55.9±9.5 years 56.0±12.0 areas. Most women, married, had lower education levels (71.1%, 50.3%, 58.8%, respectively). overall across both 18.6%. found higher (31.8%) than (4.5%) setting. multiple analysis, residence significantly with rates compared (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] 9.43, 95% confidence interval [CI] 5.08–17.52). Nuclear family social media (AOR 0.50 0.43, CI 0.27–0.93 0.22–0.84, Higher level 3.84, 1.19–12.42). Conclusion This emphasized difference related Thailand, highlighting greater To help prevent depression, it is important address challenges each setting, such as those faced by highly educated living high rates, exploring use patterns populations, understanding dynamics nuclear family. Our findings inform development public policies aimed at effectively mitigating burden improving well-being settings.

Language: Английский

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Classification of depression in young people with artificial intelligence models integrating socio-demographic and clinical factors

Current Psychology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Jan. 18, 2025

Language: Английский

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Multimorbidity Patterns and Quality of Life of Elderly Individuals Attending the Center for Health and Wellbeing at a Tertiary Care Hospital: An Observational Study

Cureus, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Feb. 6, 2025

Although old age is inevitable, it can be delayed and maintained in good health by researching the causes of low quality life (QOL) mitigating them through medical intervention or counseling. Both objective subjective aspects are frequently used to assess QOL. This study aims analyze morbidity patterns QOL among elderly patients visiting Centre for Health Wellbeing, a tertiary care hospital. An observational was conducted on over 60 undergoing general screenings at Department Community Medicine's Wellbeing. The WHO Quality Life - Brief individuals. gender-wise differences each category revealed lower scores males than females, but difference not statistically significant. physical domain had higher mean score (50.5 ± 15.5) psychological, social, environmental domains. Type 2 diabetes, musculoskeletal disorders, genitourinary disorders were most prevalent morbidities, affecting 50% population. relationship between multimorbidity emphasizes significant impact multiple conditions overall wellbeing, leading poorer These findings highlight necessity targeted interventions that address functional, psychological management care.

Language: Английский

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Healthy lifestyle behaviors and depressive symptoms: a national cross-sectional study of the older adults in China

Frontiers in Medicine, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 12

Published: Feb. 25, 2025

This investigation assesses the impact of healthy lifestyle behaviors on depressive symptoms among older adults in China, utilizing data from 2020 China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS). The analysis included 9,020 valid samples individuals aged 60 above. Sleep duration, social participation, physical exercise were examined as independent variables. Depressive measured using CESD-10 scale, with relationships analyzed through an ordered logistic regression model. study reveals significant correlations between - specifically adequate sleep, regular exercise, active participation reduced prevalence elderly (p < 0.05). These findings underscore potential interventions key strategies alleviating mental health burden China's aging population. Integration these results into public policies is recommended to enhance well-being adults.

Language: Английский

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Pesquisa y diagnóstico de trastorno depresivo en una comunidad rural de Venezuela.

Investigación Clínica, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 66(1), P. 26 - 38

Published: March 7, 2025

The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered a global increase in the incidence of psychological consultations related to anxiety and depressive dis-order, which, together with humanitarian crisis Venezuela, produced surge reported cases these pathologies nationwide. Currently, there are no works available that document prevalence disorder ru-ral communities Venezuela. This work aimed determine La Marroquina, rural community Yaracuy State, through cross-sectional study conducted July 2022, an esti-mated population 611 patients sample 160. included two phases: brief interview, where Patient Health Questionnaire 9 (PHQ-9) was second phase, interview Psychiatry specialist who used Hamilton Depression Scale (HAM-D) for diagnosis depression. In psychiatric triage depression, 67 obtained PHQ-9 scores >10 points, which only 39 attended consultation. When performing psychi-atric evaluation patients, diagnosed 30 Marroquina 18.75%. A statistically significant association found between risk depression ac-cording unemployment. fact scales do not allow differentiating different types disorder, as well so-cial stigma attending consultation, may cause underreporting our study. high is unemployment most important factor.

Language: Английский

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Exposure to urban environment and associated lifestyle diseases among older adults in India: evidence from LASI

Cities & Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 15

Published: Jan. 3, 2025

The present study explores the leading environmental, socioeconomic, and behavioral factors that explain prevalence gap in lifestyle diseases among older adults rural urban India, utilizing data from recent Longitudinal Aging Study India Wave-1 (2017–18). considers a total of 30,569 males 41,681 females for analysis. analysis employs bivariate multivariate techniques, including complementary log-log regression model, to understand adjusted effects various correlates on disease patterns. Furthermore, decomposition model is applied identify contributing higher areas compared areas. In settings, 39% individuals suffer obesity or overweight issues, 37% cardiovascular diseases. results indicate people who spent most their adulthood are significantly more likely develop diabetes (β = 1.5), CVDs 1.3), high cholesterol 1.2), with p-values <0.001. reveals factors, along environmental elements such as pollution lack green spaces, contribute increased influences by fostering unhealthy daily habits promoting sedentary lifestyle, which leads health problems, chronic

Language: Английский

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Unveiling the dynamics of social engagement and subjective health in older adults: A gendered perspective

Experimental Gerontology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 193, P. 112472 - 112472

Published: June 4, 2024

As populations age globally, understanding the dynamics that influence well-being of older individuals become increasingly crucial. The research employs a comprehensive approach to unravel multifaceted interplay between social engagements and subjective health perceptions Indians, with special focus on gender differences. This study used data from Longitudinal Aging Study in India (LASI) wave 1, 2017–18 total sample 30,533 adults aged 60 years above. Bivariate analysis, chi-square tests unadjusted adjusted average marginal effects logistic regression models were assess relationship among adults, stratified by gender. prevalence poor status decreased higher frequency networks both men (pp. (percentage point) = 6.1; CI (Confidence Interval): 10.6, 1.6) women 9.2; CI: 14.9, 3.4). demonstrate an increase overall score engagement, likelihood is almost reduced half. For men, was 9.8 pp. (95 % 13.7, 5.8), while for women, it 9.3 15.2, 3.1). Gendered perspectives unveil unique patterns, highlighting how societal expectations roles assigned each may individuals. adds expanding knowledge base enhance fulfillment aging populations, considering complex gendered perspectives.

Language: Английский

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Depressive symptoms and associated socioeconomic and clinic factors: Three different years data from Türkiye

International Journal of Social Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Oct. 23, 2024

Background: Depression is one of the main diseases that cause disability. It more common in various sociodemographic situations. Aims: This study investigated risk factors associated with depressive symptoms and changes over years based on data from a sample Republic Türkiye. was also intended to compare inflation rates by years. Method: Data for 2016, 2019 2022 Turkish Health Survey performed Statistical Institute were used study. age, sex, marital status, education level, employment accompanying chronic health problems, restrictions daily activities problems accessing psychological treatment due difficulty paying evaluated terms symptoms. Results: Higher determined women, widowed divorced, individuals low level education, unemployed, those paying. Although increased years, severity decreased. A moderate positive correlation observed between basic living. Conclusions: Developing policies aimed at groups high may be important combating depression.

Language: Английский

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Exploring Gender and Urban-Rural Disparities: Investigating the Association between Multimorbidity and Depressive Symptoms in Middle-Aged and Older Chinese Adults Using Cross-Lagged Panel Analysis

Applied Research in Quality of Life, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Dec. 13, 2024

Language: Английский

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Depressive and Anxiety Symptoms in Community-Dwelling Women in Rural Areas of Greece in the Post-COVID-19 Pandemic Era

Journal of Clinical Medicine, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 13(19), P. 5985 - 5985

Published: Oct. 8, 2024

: Depressive and anxiety syndromes are associated with elevated disability more prevalent in women. Data on the prevalence of depressive disorders rural context limited contradictory. It is relevant to study common mental areas most vulnerable population women, particularly post-COVID-19 pandemic era.

Language: Английский

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