Eo Yong-Sook
Department of Nursing, Dongguk University, Gyeongju-si, South Korea.
J Women Aging. 2023 Sep-Oct;35(5):417-427. doi: 10.1080/08952841.2022.2104570. Epub 2022 Jul 27.
This study examined factors that may be associated with depression among middle-aged women in South Korea using data from the 2018 (7th) wave of the Korean Longitudinal Survey of Women and Families. A sample of 6,399 women aged 35-64 years was included. Multivariate logistic regression was performed to identify factors associated with depressive symptoms, as measured by the CES-D-10 scale (Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression), in pre- and post-menopausal women. Results indicated that being single, having poorer self-rated health, and having a lower economic background were associated with an increased risk of depression in both groups. Being unemployed also increased the risk of depressed mood in pre-menopausal women, while factors significantly associated with an increased risk of depressive symptoms in post-menopausal women included having a lower level of education, musculoskeletal pain, and having pain or discomfort. Thus, these factors should be considered when developing interventions to improve the mood and quality of life of middle-aged women. Interventions in the local community may include health services (hormone therapy), educational learning programs, counselling, and improved access to leisure activities.
本研究利用韩国妇女与家庭纵向调查2018年（第7波）的数据，调查了韩国中年女性中可能与抑郁症相关的因素。研究纳入了6399名年龄在35至64岁之间的女性样本。采用多因素逻辑回归分析，以识别绝经前和绝经后女性中与抑郁症状（通过流行病学研究中心抑郁量表CES-D-10测量）相关的因素。结果表明，单身、自评健康状况较差以及经济背景较低与两组女性患抑郁症的风险增加有关。失业也会增加绝经前女性情绪低落的风险，而与绝经后女性抑郁症状风险增加显著相关的因素包括教育水平较低、肌肉骨骼疼痛以及疼痛或不适。因此，在制定改善中年女性情绪和生活质量的干预措施时应考虑这些因素。当地社区的干预措施可能包括健康服务（激素疗法）、教育学习项目、咨询以及增加休闲活动的机会。
