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Social convoy: A potential social prescribing intervention to mitigate depressive symptoms in middle-aged and older Chinese adults

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: In the context of rapid aging and social changes over the past four decades, depression has been a significant public health concern for older adults in China [1]. A recently published meta-analysis of 81 population-based surveys indicated a pooled prevalence of depressive symptoms at 20 % among older Chinese adults. The prevalence was notably higher in older adults residing in rural areas compared to urban areas (24.0 % vs. 18.7 %), as well as in individuals with low income compared to those with high income (38.7 % vs.

Source: International Psychogeriatrics

DOI: 10.1016/j.inpsyc.2024.100015

Authors: Rui-Yao Wu, Bao-Liang Zhong

Institution: Huazhong University of Science and Technology

Language: English

Topic: Aging, Health, and Disability

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,450