The Research Institute of Nursing Science, College of Nursing, Daegu Catholic University, Daegu 42472, Republic of Korea.
Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2023 May 31;20(11):6021. doi: 10.3390/ijerph20116021.
For the timely treatment and management of depression, a high level of depression literacy (DL) is needed. This study aimed to examine the level of DL and factors associated with DL among middle-aged Korean adults and to verify the relationship between DL, depression, and quality of life (QoL). This cross-sectional study included 485 participants aged 40 to 64 years recruited from five provinces in Korea. DL was measured using a 22-item questionnaire and analyzed by multiple linear regression and correlation analysis. The DL level of the participants was moderate and the correct answer rate was 58.6%. In particular, non-pharmacological treatments, differential symptoms, and pharmacological treatments were low. Out of the participants, 25.2% had depression, and the difference in DL between those with and without depression was not statistically significant. The positive factors associated with DL were being female, having higher education, and being employed. DL was not correlated with depression or psychological QoL. However, higher DL was associated with less heavy drinking, normal body mass index, and not smoking. Improving DL can help individuals seek timely professional help and reduce mental health disparities. Further studies should continue to investigate and develop the association between DL and health-related behaviors as well as depression and QoL to effectively treat and manage depression.
为了及时治疗和管理抑郁症，需要有较高的抑郁素养（DL）水平。本研究旨在调查中年韩国成年人的 DL 水平以及与 DL 相关的因素，并验证 DL、抑郁和生活质量（QoL）之间的关系。这项横断面研究包括从韩国五个省招募的 485 名年龄在 40 岁至 64 岁之间的参与者。使用 22 项问卷来衡量 DL，并通过多元线性回归和相关分析进行分析。参与者的 DL 水平处于中等水平，正确回答率为 58.6%。特别是，非药物治疗、差异症状和药物治疗的水平较低。在参与者中，有 25.2%的人患有抑郁症，而患有和不患有抑郁症的人之间在 DL 方面的差异没有统计学意义。与 DL 呈正相关的因素是女性、接受过更高教育和就业。DL 与抑郁或心理 QoL 不相关。然而，较高的 DL 与较少的重度饮酒、正常的体重指数和不吸烟有关。提高 DL 可以帮助个人及时寻求专业帮助，减少心理健康差距。应进一步研究和探讨 DL 与健康相关行为以及抑郁和 QoL 之间的关联，以有效治疗和管理抑郁症。
