Prevalence, role impairment, and mental health service utilization of depressive disorders among community-dwelling older adults in China - Report - MDSpire
Clinical Report: Depression in Older Adults Living in Community in China
Overview
This study reveals a weighted lifetime prevalence of depressive disorders at 7.9% and a 12-month prevalence of 4.1% among older adults in China.
Background
Depressive disorders pose a significant public health challenge, particularly among older adults, impacting their quality of life and increasing healthcare costs.
Data Highlights
Measure
Lifetime Prevalence
12-Month Prevalence
Depressive Disorders
7.9% (95% CI: 6.4%-9.5%)
4.1% (95% CI: 3.2%-4.9%)
Key Findings
Weighted lifetime prevalence of depressive disorders was 7.9% among older adults.
12-month prevalence of depressive disorders was 4.1%.
Having at least three physical illnesses increased the odds of depressive disorders (OR = 11.4).
Comorbid anxiety disorders and substance use disorders were associated with higher odds of depression (OR = 8.4 and OR = 8.9, respectively).
Role impairment affected household duties (67.9%), work (73.2%), relationships (62.2%), and social life (60.7%) among those with 12-month depressive disorders.
Only 11.3% of participants with depressive disorders utilized mental health services.
Clinical Implications
Mental health service utilization was reported by only 11.3% of participants diagnosed with depressive disorders during the previous 12 months.
Conclusion
Depressive disorders are prevalent among community-dwelling older adults in China, with significant associated factors and low service engagement.
