Prevalence and related influencing factors of depressive symptoms for empty-nest elderly living in the rural area of YongZhou, China

Prevalence of depression and its associated factors among Chinese elderly people: A comparison study between community-based population and hospitalized population

“…types and severity of the original diseases that caused the hospitalization). However, the findings still indicated that both CDEP and EMI in China were facing a relatively high risk of depression in the world (Barua et al, 2011;Djernes, 2006;Blazer, 2003;Pirkis et al, 2009;Fiske et al, 2009;King et al, 2005), which might be explained by lifestyle change, empty-nest family, and generation alienation due to rapid urbanization (Wang and Zhao, 2012;Xie et al, 2010).…”

Correlation between loneliness and social relationship among empty nest elderly in Anhui rural area, China

“…The children have left home like birds flying away from the nest, and the elderly are left behind lonely and without the care of their children. At present, the 'empty nest elderly family' in China account for almost 25% of elderly households, and the proportion of 'empty nest elderly family' in Beijing has been over 35% (Xie, Zhang, Peng, & Jiao, 2009). It is estimated that the proportion of empty nest elderly households will reach 90% by 2030, while all our elderly families will be 'of the empty nest' (Xie et al, 2009).…”

Depression and Its Determinants in an Urban Elderly of Maharashtra: A Crosssectional Study

“…Similarly, Jain RK et al (2007). 9 and Xie LQ et al 23 found depression to be significantly associated with socioeconomic status. In contrast, Sati P et al (2013).…”

“…As far as marital status was concerned, no significant findings were obtained which corroborates with previous study conducted by Maulik S et al (2012). 11 Stanley A et al 21 Arun R et al 22 Xie LQ et al 23 But Jain RK et al (2007). 9 and Sati P et al (2013).…”