The Perceptions, Social Determinants, and Negative Health Outcomes Associated with Depressive Symptoms among U.S. Chinese Older Adults

Autor/inn/en	Dong, XinQi; Chang, E-Shien; Wong, Esther; Simon, Melissa
Titel	The Perceptions, Social Determinants, and Negative Health Outcomes Associated with Depressive Symptoms among U.S. Chinese Older Adults
Quelle	In: Gerontologist, 52 (2012) 5, S.650-663 (14 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0016-9013
DOI	10.1093/geront/gnr126
Schlagwörter	Health Needs; Health Education; Public Health; Participatory Research; Adolescents; Social Services; Physical Health; Depression (Psychology); Suicide; Aging (Individuals); Chinese Americans; Symptoms (Individual Disorders); Metropolitan Areas; Interviews; Older Adults; Conflict; Family Relationship; Personality; Financial Problems; Correlation; Risk; Illinois + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Gesundheitsaufklärung; Gesundheitsbildung; Gesundheitserziehung; Gesundheitswesen; Forschungstätigkeit; Adolescent; Adolescence; Adoleszenz; Jugend; Jugendalter; Jugendlicher; Social service; Soziale Dienstleistung; Soziale Dienste; Gesundheitszustand; Selbstmord; Aging; Altern; Asian immigrant; Chinese; United States; Asiatischer Einwanderer; Chinesen; USA; Psychiatrische Symptomatik; Ballungsraum; Interviewing; Interviewtechnik; Älterer Erwachsener; Konflikt; Personalität; Korrelation; Risiko
Abstract	Purpose of the Study: Recent demographic growth of the U.S. Chinese aging population calls for comprehensive understanding of their unique health needs. The objective of this study is to examine the perceptions, social determinants of depressive symptoms as well as their impact on health and well-being in a community-dwelling U.S. Chinese aging population in Chicago. Design and Methods: A community-based participatory research approach was implemented to partner with the Chicago Chinatown population in a geographically defined community. Data were collected from questionnaires and semistructured focus group interviews with 78 community-dwelling Chinese older adults. Results: Our findings suggest that the depressive symptoms were common among older adults. It was frequently identified through feelings of helplessness, feelings of dissatisfaction with life, feelings of getting bored, loss of interests in activities, suicidal ideation, and feelings of worthlessness. Societal conflicts, family conflicts, financial constraints, personality, and worsening physical health may be associated with greater depressive symptoms. In addition, depressive symptoms may be detrimental to the overall health and well-being of Chinese older adults. Implications: This study has wide implications for health care professionals, social services agencies, and policy makers. Our results call for improved public health education and awareness programs to highlight the health impact of depressive symptoms on Chinese older adults. Future prospective studies are needed to investigate the prevalence of depressive symptoms among U.S. Chinese older adults. Longitudinal research is needed to quantify the risk and protective factors of depressive symptoms. (As Provided).
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Update	2017/4/10