A three-decade repeated cross-sectional survey on mental health of the Chinese Jino minority

Abstract

Results from our three-decade longitudinal repeated cross-sectional survey show that due to rapid social, economic and cultural changes among the Jino people, serious social and mental health problems such as alcohol-related disorder, suicide and major depressive disorders have increased.

An epidemiological cross-sectional study of prevalence of mental disorders in Dulong nationality of Southwest China

“…[ 19 ] It is also higher than the rates found by surveys in some Western countries, ranging from 1.3% to 7.4%. [ 20 – 22 ] The prevalence of MDD and mood disorder is higher in Dulong people than that found in other surveys in Yunnan Province (2.4% among the Jino nationality and 1.96% in Kunming) [ 4 , 18 , 23 ] and in China. However, the prevalence of MDD and mood disorder is lower than that in the United States.…”

“…[ 3 ] The evolution of society and economic changes in Chinese society have had a profound influence on the 56 ethnic groups in China. [ 4 , 5 ] Studies have shown that in many countries around the world, minority groups face a higher likelihood of mental disorders. [ 3 ] In this context, the mental status of Chinese ethnic minorities deserves attention, but there is little research on this topic.…”

“…[ 3 ] In this context, the mental status of Chinese ethnic minorities deserves attention, but there is little research on this topic. Previous research on the mental status of ethnic minorities in China has investigated ethnic minorities such as the Jino [ 4 ] and Mosuo [ 6 ] nationalities. These studies have revealed that the recognition rate and treatment rate of mental disorders in ethnic minority groups are low.…”

“…These studies have revealed that the recognition rate and treatment rate of mental disorders in ethnic minority groups are low. Yang et al [ 4 ] showed that the prevalence of alcohol abuse/dependence and major depressive disorder in the Jino nationality has been growing in the past few years and that the prevalence of schizophrenia has been maintained. However, these studies have limitations.…”

“…However, these studies have limitations. For example, the study on the Mosuo nationality [ 6 ] had a small sample, and the study on the Jino nationality [ 4 ] mainly investigated citizens who had high academic qualifications and spoke Mandarin. However, most Jino people have a lower education level and do not speak Mandarin.…”