Depressive symptoms among adults: Baseline findings of PURE Malaysia cohort study

• DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e23042
• Publication Date: 2023-11-29T23:15:08Z
• Authors: Azmi Mohd Tamil; Noor Hassim Ismail; Mohd Hasni Jaafar; Zaleha Md Isa; Rosnah Ismail; Nafiza Mat Nasir; Maizatullifah Miskan; Najihah Zainol Ab...; Nurul Hafiza Ab R...; Raed Joundi; Khairul Hazdi Yusof
• Keywords: Depression

IntroductionIn Malaysia, the prevalence of depression has increased from 1.8 % to 2.3 within a decade. Thus, this study was performed identify depressive symptoms and its associated factors among Malaysian adults.MethodsA cross-sectional conducted adult population aged 35–70 residing in rural urban areas Malaysia. Depressive were assessed using short form Diagnostic Statistical Manual Mental Disorders, fourth edition (DSM-IV) Composite International Interview (CIDI) questionnaire. Logistic regression models fitted related symptoms.ResultsAbout 3.7 (95 CI: 2.33–4.83) respondents reported having symptoms. Younger adults 35–40 years old (AOR: 3.087; 95 2.021–4.717), females 2.318; 1.669–3.219), widows divorcees 2.294; 1.085–4.848), smokers 1.843; 1.334–2.545) alcohol consumers 1.264–2.688) showed higher odds compared their other counterparts. Underweight individuals 1.899; 1.177–3.065) those diagnosed either with hypertension 1.442; 1.11–1.873), diabetes 1.554; 1.133–2.13), angina 2.73; 1.596–4.67), COPD 4.187; 1.528–11.472) or asthma 1.906; 1.309–2.774) more likely have Additionally, difficulty trusting people 1.477; 1.024–2.13) experience home work-related stress 2.584; 2.003–3.331) prone symptoms.ConclusionIn broad population-based study, about Timely well targeted collaborative intervention on identified risk by relevant authorities, would mitigate effect quality life retard progression into depression, especially younger adults.