Prevalence and Correlates of Depressive Symptoms among North Korean Defectors Living in South Korea for More than One Year
Psychiatry Investigation
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: 122-130, 2009.
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
This study examined the prevalence and correlates of depressive symptoms in North Korean defectors who have been living in South Korea for more than one year.METHODS:
We used questionnaires developed by the authors to collect sociodemographic data in addition to the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D), the Psychosocial Well-being Index to measure stress, and a social support scale. A total of 367 subjects were included in this study.RESULTS:
The results showed that 30.5% of the men and 34.7% of the women reported depressive symptoms, and 33.1% of the men and 36.1% of the women exhibited signs of severe distress. Correlates of depressive symptoms were lack of occupation [odds ratio (OR)=2.198, 95% confidence interval (CI), 1.247-3.873], having escaped without family (OR=1.725, 95% CI, 1.006-2.959), and a poor subjective sense of health status (OR=3.111, 95% CI, 1.591-6.085).CONCLUSION:
Continuing vocational training and career management, psychological support programs, and intensive physical health services are needed to improve the mental health of this population.
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Assunto principal:
Nações Unidas
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Estudos Epidemiológicos
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Saúde Mental
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Prevalência
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Inquéritos e Questionários
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Depressão
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República da Coreia
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Serviços de Saúde
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Ocupações
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo diagnóstico
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Estudo observacional
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Estudo de prevalência
Limite:
Feminino
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Humanos
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Masculino
País/Região como assunto:
Ásia
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Psychiatry Investigation
Ano de publicação:
2009
Tipo de documento:
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