Chronic physical illness was significantly associated with a 12-month major depressive episode in a Hong Kong Chinese population (OR 2.56; 95% CI 2.07-3.16; p<0.001).
Cross-Sectional (n=5,004)
Is there an association between chronic physical illnesses and major depressive episodes in a community-based sample of Hong Kong Chinese adults?
Chronic physical illnesses are significantly associated with a higher risk of major depressive episodes in the Hong Kong Chinese population, highlighting the need for integrated care models.
Effect estimate: OR 2.56 (95% CI 2.07-3.16)
p-value: p=<0.001
OBJECTIVE: To examine the co-morbidity of depression and chronic physical illnesses in a representative sample of Hong Kong Chinese. METHODS: Five thousand and four participants aged 18-65 years completed a structured telephone interview on major depressive episode (MDE) and eight chronic physical illnesses. RESULTS: 21.5% (N = 1078) of respondents had any physical illness in the previous 1 year. Twelve-month MDE was found in 15% (N = 162) of these physically ill respondents and was significantly associated with physical illnesses (OR: 2.56, 95% CI: 2.07-3.16, p < 0.001). Number of co-morbid physical illnesses had an incremental association with the risk of MDE. CONCLUSION: Co-morbidity of depression and chronic physical illnesses is common in Hong Kong as in Western countries. This speaks to the need for evidence-based practice that encompasses models of integrated care in Hong Kong.
Lee et al. (2010) conducted a cross-sectional in Depression and chronic physical illnesses (n=5,004). Chronic physical illnesses vs. No chronic physical illnesses was evaluated on 12-month major depressive episode (MDE) (OR 2.56, 95% CI 2.07-3.16, p=<0.001). Chronic physical illness was significantly associated with a 12-month major depressive episode in a Hong Kong Chinese population (OR 2.56; 95% CI 2.07-3.16; p<0.001).