Depression and related factors in older people in China: a systematic review
- 16 November 2011
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Cambridge University Press (CUP) in Reviews in Clinical Gerontology
- Vol. 22 (1), 52-67
- https://doi.org/10.1017/s0959259811000219
Abstract
Summary: China has an increasing ageing population. Depression, as one of the most common problems in older people, is a concern that merits attention. This paper reviewed published studies of the prevalence of depression and its related factors in older people in China. Seventeen papers were identified by searching the following electronic databases: Web of Science, PsycINFO, MEDLINE, PubMed, CINAHL, China Academic Journal and VIP Database for Chinese Technical Periodicals. Whilst prevalence varied across studies, health status, social support, financial status, living arrangements and some demographic factors were consistently related to older people's depression. Further well-designed studies are needed to explore depression in older people in China to identify more culture-specific contributors to maximize well-being.Keywords
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