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To investigate the prevalence of depression at follow-up among isiZulu-speaking South Africans and its association with social determinants.

June 7, 2026BMC Public HealthOpen Access

Depression at follow-up and associated social determinants among isiZulu-speaking South Africans: evidence from the National Income Dynamics Study

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Randomized trial examines depression at follow-up in isiZulu speakers, highlighting social factors influencing outcomes.

To investigate the prevalence of depression at follow-up among isiZulu-speaking South Africans and its association with social determinants.
Utilized longitudinal data from the National Income Dynamics Study (NIDS).
Assessed baseline depression using CES-D-10; followed up with participants at Wave 5.
Employed multivariable logistic regression to analyze social determinants associated with depression.
28.3% of participants showed depression at baseline; 14.0% at follow-up among those initially non-depressed.
Employment was associated with reduced odds of depression (aOR 0.55, 95% CI 0.37–0.83).
High income expectations correlated with lower depression risk (aOR 0.50, 95% CI 0.36–0.70).

Thembelihle Qiniso Luthuli (2026) studied this question.

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