Depressive Symptoms in Older Adults with Hypertension in China
Author Information
Author(s): Wang Xiaomeng, Wang Zhi-wen
Primary Institution: Peking University
Hypothesis
This study aimed to develop cross-lagged symptom networks and examine the longitudinal relationships of depressive symptoms among older adults with hypertension in China.
Conclusion
Health care professionals should pay special attention to older adults with hypertension who report difficulties in daily activities and feelings of diminished motivation and energy.
Supporting Evidence
- The strongest direct positive effect was observed from the item ‘Felt Depressed’ to ‘Bothered by Things’.
- For the full sample and males, ‘I Could Not Get on’ reported the largest value of out-strength.
- For females, ‘Felt Depressed’ reported the largest value of out-strength.
- ‘I Could Not Get on’ was the strongest predictor based on node centrality.
Takeaway
The study looked at how feeling depressed affects older people with high blood pressure in China, showing that those who struggle with daily tasks need extra help.
Methodology
Data from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study conducted in 2018 and 2020 was analyzed using a cross-lagged panel network analysis.
Participant Demographics
Older adults with hypertension in China.
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