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KMID : 0928320080080040228
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Korean Journal of Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
2008 Volume.8 No. 4 p.228 ~ p.234
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Depressive Symptoms in a Rural Community : Prevalence and Related Risk Factors
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Ko Byung-Joon
Chun Eun-Jeong
Bae Yun-Young
Lee Jin-Hee
Park Kyung-Ah
Jang Mi-Jung
Choi Seul-Ki
Oh Hyun-Bok
Rhee Seon-Ja
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Abstract
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Background: Despite the fact that depression has become a serious social problem, there is little research on the prevalence of depressive symptoms in the general population, using the standardized screening instruments, especially Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) in Korea. The aims of this study were to estimate the prevalence of depressive symptoms and to analyze their association with risk factors among adults in a rural community in Korea.
Methods: A survey-based, cross-sectional descriptive study was carried out. A total of 179 participants completed the BDI with a sociodemographic questionnaire. Multiple logistic regression analysis was performed for comparisons.
Results: The prevalence of depressive symptoms in men was 19.4% and that in women was 21.5%. After adjusting for age, the prevalence was 27.8%, 21.8% respectively. Depressive symptoms was associated with marital dissolution (separated/divorced/widowed) [odds ratio (OR) = 3.62 , 95% confidence interval (CI) = 1.17-11.24], poor perceived social support (OR = 5.80, 95% CI = 1.51-22.20) and high self-assessed level of stress (OR = 4.39, 95% CI = 1.57-12.24).
Conclusions: Mental health program of local health authorities should focus on underprivileged people, especially for those who are alienated, vulnerable to stress and experienced marital breakdown.
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KEYWORD
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depression, prevalence, risk factors, rural community
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