[Association between loneliness and risks of depressive episode among rural older people].
Loneliness linked to risk of depression in older adults living in rural areas
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Abstract
The prevalence rate of depressive episodes among rural older adults is 6.8%.
- Stronger feelings of loneliness are associated with a higher risk of depression.
- An odds ratio of 1.126 indicates that each unit increase in loneliness may increase the likelihood of experiencing a depressive episode.
- The study involved 839 rural adults aged over 60 years.
- Various scales were used to assess loneliness, social support, life events, quality of life, and daily living activities.
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