北京市某社区空巢老人接受社区照顾现状及其与抑郁发生关系的研究

The relationship between receiving community care status and depression among empty nester in a community in Beijing

目的:了解北京市某社区空巢老人接受社区照顾现状及其与空巢老人抑郁发生的关系。方法 :采用自行设计的问卷,调查100例空巢老人接受社区照顾的情况和心理抑郁症状。结果 :空巢老人抑郁平均分为(10.74±6.89)分,发生率为49%;有配偶、与子女亲友联系密切、接受社区照顾的空巢老人抑郁发生率低(P<0.05)。社区生活照顾、社区医疗服务、社区娱乐活动、社区心理支持均可降低空巢老人抑郁的发生风险。结论 :社区照顾可以降低空巢老人的抑郁发生率,应制定相应措施,加强对空巢老人的社区照顾。

Objective： To explore the relationship between receiving community care status and depression among empty nester in a community in Beijing.Methods： One hundred empty nester were investigated by a questionnaire about community care status and depression.Results： The mean score of depression was 10.74±6.89.The prevalence of depression was 49% among empty nester.The univariate analysis demonstrated that the subjects who lived with their spouses,had closer connection with children or other relatives,or accepted community care service had lower rate of depression（P0.05）.Logistic regression analysis showed that basic life care,health services,recreational activities,and mental emotional support in community could reduce depression risks.Conclusion： Community care can reduce depression risks of the empty nester.Effective measures should be taken to strengthen community care.