ArticleFrontiers in psychology2025
Prevalence and associated factors of depressive symptoms among older adult diabetic patients in China: a nationally representative cross-sectional study.
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- Psychological distress, coping methods and self-care among people with diabetes mellitus in Ibadan.Nigerian medical journal : journal of the Nigeria Medical AssociationReview
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Background: Diabetes and depressive symptoms exhibit a high comorbidity in the older adult population, and their combined effects significantly reduce patients' quality of life. This study aims to investigate the prevalence of depressive symptoms among older adults with diabetes in China and identify key associated factors, providing evidence-based insights for the development of targeted intervention strategies. Methods: This study utilizes data from the 2015, 2018, and 2020 waves of the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS), including older adults aged 60 years and above who have been diagnosed with diabetes ( Results: The overall prevalence of depressive symptoms among older adult diabetic patients in the sample was 38.6%. Univariate chi-square analysis revealed significant differences in variables including age ( Conclusion: The high prevalence of depressive symptoms among older adult diabetic patients is significantly associated with sociodemographic, lifestyle, and health-related factors. Personalized psychological interventions should be prioritized for high-risk groups, including individuals with low education levels, women, those experiencing insufficient sleep, and those with multiple comorbidities, in order to enhance their quality of life and reduce social burdens.
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