Network analysis of the urban-rural differences in depressive symptoms among older adults with multiple chronic conditions: Evidence from a national survey.
Geriatr Nurs
; 58: 480-487, 2024 Jul 04.
Article
em En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-38968651
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Evidence on the differences in depressive symptoms among older adults with multiple chronic conditions (MCCs) in urban and rural areas is limited.METHODS:
Measures of depressive symptoms (Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale-10) and demographic factors (age, gender, and urban-rural distribution) were used.RESULTS:
A total of 4021 older adults with MCCs were included in this study. Significant differences were observed in both network global strength (Urban 3.989 vs. Rural 3.703, S = 0.286, p = 0.003) and network structure (M = 0.139, p = 0.002) between urban and rural residents.CONCLUSIONS:
The study highlights the need for region-specific approaches to understanding and addressing depression and holds the potential to enhance understanding of the psychological health status of older adults with MCCs in urban and rural settings.
Texto completo:
1
Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2024
Tipo de documento:
Article