Key result
Somatic symptoms linked to ~234% higher odds of depressive symptoms in middle-aged Chinese women.
Why the study?
Depression and anxiety are major global public health concerns, but their risk factors remain unclear.
What are the prevalence and risk factors for depressive and anxiety symptoms in middle-aged Chinese women?
Cross-Sectional (n=7,275)
Yes
What are the prevalence and risk factors for depressive and anxiety symptoms in middle-aged Chinese women?
Odds Ratio: 3.34 (95% CI 2.89–3.86)
p-value: p=<0.001
Depressive and anxiety symptoms are highly prevalent among middle-aged Chinese women and are significantly associated with sociodemographic, lifestyle, and menopausal factors.
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Supports mental health awareness in middle-aged Chinese women; leaves open causal somatic symptom links pending longitudinal studies.
Wang et al. (2022) conducted a cross-sectional in Depressive and anxiety symptoms (n=7,275). Somatic symptoms vs. Absence of somatic symptoms was evaluated on Depressive symptoms (OR 3.34, 95% CI 2.89-3.86, p=<0.001). In middle-aged Chinese women, 19.5% and 14.2% experienced depressive and anxiety symptoms respectively, with somatic symptoms strongly associated with depressive symptoms (OR 3.34).
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