Specific major factors of depression in the community among middle and older aged koreans: From the 6th korea national health and nutrition examination survey Choi Hye-Sook1, Kwon Moon-Hee2,* 1Associate Professor Department of Dental Hygiene, Kyungdong University, Wonju, 26495, Korea 2Associate Professor Department of Nursing, Kyungdong University, Wonju, 26495, Korea *Corresponding Author: Moon-Hee Kwon Associate Professor, Division of Nursing, Kyungdong University, Korea Email: ellizzabeth@hanmail.net
Online published on 16 October, 2018. Abstract Background/Objectives Psychological problems such as anxiety and depression are remarkably increasing in the Korean adults. This study was aimed to identify on the major factors of depression. Methods/Statistical analysis The 35 aged and over adults were chosen and analyzed on the data of 3, 331 participants by using the multi-level logistic regression of complex sampling method of a cross-sectional study. The variables of related factors on depression according to demographic variables were used with the analysis of multi-level logistic regression after adjustment. Findings The prevalence of depression was 43.0% (35≤). The major factors of the depression were the remaining teeth (≤20) in oral health state, two family members and not living with spouse in order significantly. The most influencing factor of depression was just the remaining teeth (OR 7.63, CI: 1.11–52.22, p=.039). And the other specific affecting factors of the depression were two members of family (OR 3.92, CI: 1.05–14.68, p=.043), and no presence of spouse (OR 7.25, CI: 2.19–23.97, p=.002). While the association of education level and depression was not observed. Improvements/Applications It is urgently needed for special, tailoring strategy and intervention to prevent the psychological field such as depression among the group of middle and older people of the community. Top Keywords Depression, Korea, Oral health, Remaining teeth, Family members. Top |