The association of time since spousal loss and depression in widowhood: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Soc Psychiatry Psychiatr Epidemiol
; 54(7): 781-792, 2019 Jul.
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PURPOSE: To conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis examining the association of the prevalence of depression and time since spousal loss in widowed people. METHODS: The databases MEDLINE, Embase and PsycInfo were searched (May 2017) for papers reporting on time since spousal loss in widowed people and the prevalence of common mental disorders. A systematic review was conducted according to MOOSE guidelines. Random effects meta-analyses of the prevalence of depression were conducted by intervals of time since spousal loss. RESULTS: The literature search identified 12,982 studies of which 22 were eligible for inclusion in the systematic review. Of these, 14 were furthermore eligible for inclusion in the meta-analysis. The summary estimates found in the meta-analysis for the prevalence of depression in the intervals of time since spousal loss were: ≤ 1 month: 38.2% (21.9-55.8%); > 1 month to 3 months: 25.0% (17.3-33.5%); > 3 months to 6 months: 23.1% (18.0-28.7%); > 6 months to 12 months: 19.4% (15.2-24.0%); > 12 months to 18 months: 11.1% (5.3-18.7%); > 18 months to 24 months: 15.2% (12.3-18.2%); > 24 months to 60 months: 10.5% (4.3-18.5%). CONCLUSION: Widowhood is associated with a high prevalence of depression and the study identifies a population group needing special attention in daily clinical practice. The prevalence is highest in the first month of widowhood, however, continues to be high at least 5 years into widowhood.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Factores de Tiempo
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Viudez
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Depresión
Tipo de estudio:
Guideline
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Prevalence_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
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Systematic_reviews
Límite:
Female
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Soc Psychiatry Psychiatr Epidemiol
Asunto de la revista:
CIENCIAS SOCIAIS
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EPIDEMIOLOGIA
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PSIQUIATRIA
Año:
2019
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Dinamarca