Trends in the Prevalence of Major Depressive Disorder by Sociodemographic Factors in Korea: Results from Nationwide General Population Surveys in 2001, 2006, and 2011.
J Korean Med Sci
; 36(39): e244, 2021 Oct 11.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
This study investigated trends in the prevalence of major depressive disorder (MDD) by sociodemographic factors in South Korea.METHODS:
National samples of the general population aged 18 years or older collected from the nationwide Korean Epidemiologic Catchment Area surveys conducted in 2001 (n = 6,206), 2006 (n = 6,466), and 2011 (n = 5,986) were used. For MDD diagnosis, we conducted face-to-face interviews using the Korean version of the Composite International Diagnostic Interview. We performed logistic regression analyses stratified by gender, after adjusting for other sociodemographic variables, to calculate the 2006-to-2001 odds ratio (OR) and 2011-to-2001 OR by subgroups of sociodemographic factors to explore the association of MDD prevalence with sociodemographic factors over time.RESULTS:
The prevalence of MDD in the general population of South Korea increased steadily from 2001, to 2006, and to 2011 (1.6%, 2.5%, and 3.1%, respectively). Among the men, the prevalence of MDD continued to increase significantly in 18-29 years of age group (2006 adjusted OR [AOR], 3.32; 2011 AOR, 7.42), at-risk drinking group (2006 AOR, 3.56; 2011 AOR, 4.77), and not living with a partner group (2006 AOR, 3.24; 2011 AOR, 3.25). Meanwhile, among the women, the prevalence of MDD continued to significantly increase in the below-average household income group (2006 AOR, 2.58; 2011 AOR, 2.59), at-risk drinking group (2006 AOR, 2.02; 2011 AOR, 2.47), and unemployed group (2006 AOR, 1.48; 2011 AOR, 2.04).CONCLUSION:
This study may provide significant information for public policymakers to allocate sufficient health resources on MDD to vulnerable groups, particularly, men aged 18-29 years and women living in households with below-average income, and for clinicians to develop appropriate screening and treatment modalities for MDD.Palavras-chave
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Transtorno Depressivo Maior
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Fatores Sociodemográficos
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
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Prevalence_studies
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Qualitative_research
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
País/Região como assunto:
Asia
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Korean Med Sci
Assunto da revista:
MEDICINA
Ano de publicação:
2021
Tipo de documento:
Article