解读丧偶持续时间对抑郁症的影响：时间能治愈一切创伤吗？

IF 1.4 4区医学 Q3 PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH

Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health Pub Date : 2024-04-09 DOI:10.1177/10105395241244960

Xuehao Huang, Nai Peng Tey, Siow Li Lai

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摘要

随着中国人口老龄化的加剧，丧偶老年人数量激增，引发了人们对他们心理健康的关注。丧偶是一种令人深感痛苦的经历，会对身心健康产生持久的影响。尽管人们相信时间具有治愈疾病的力量，但现有研究往往忽视了丧偶期间抑郁症状的潜在下降。本研究利用2015年和2018年中国健康与退休纵向研究的数据，在8370名老年人中深入研究了丧偶持续时间对抑郁的影响，发现丧偶者的抑郁得分显著较高，尤其是在最初的3年。研究显示，即使考虑了社会人口因素，丧偶也会导致抑郁水平升高。虽然抑郁的影响会随着时间的推移而减弱，但在 3 年后仍会持续，这突出表明有必要提高对这一弱势群体的认识并为其提供支持。

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Unraveling the Impact of Widowhood Duration on Depression: Does Time Heal All Wounds?

China’s aging population has witnessed a surge in widowed older adults, raising concerns about their mental health. Losing a spouse is a profoundly distressing experience with enduring effects on well-being. Despite the proverbial belief in time’s healing power, existing studies often neglect the potential decline in depressive symptoms during widowhood. Drawing data from the 2015 and 2018 China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study, this study delves into the impact of widowhood duration on depression among 8370 older adults and uncovered significantly higher depression scores among widowed individuals, particularly in the initial 3 years. The research reveals that widowhood contributes to heightened depression levels even after accounting for sociodemographic factors. Although the depressive impact lessens over time, it persists beyond 3 years, underscoring the need for heightened awareness and support for this vulnerable population.

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Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health 医学-公共卫生、环境卫生与职业卫生

CiteScore

3.30

自引率

4.00%

发文量

147

审稿时长

6 months

期刊介绍： Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health (APJPH) is a peer-reviewed, bimonthly journal that focuses on health issues in the Asia-Pacific Region. APJPH publishes original articles on public health related issues, including implications for practical applications to professional education and services for public health and primary health care that are of concern and relevance to the Asia-Pacific region.