Community social capital and depressive symptoms among older adults relocated for poverty alleviation in Shanxi, China: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Depression is one of the most common mental health problems in older adults. Community social capital and depressive symptoms in older adults have been discussed in previous studies but remain limited. This study aims to explore the association between community social capital and depressive symptoms among older adults relocated for poverty alleviation in China.

Methods

Through the multi-stage stratified sampling, 1882 relocated older adults (≥ 60) were surveyed in 24 resettlement sites in Shanxi Province, China. Community social capital was measured in civic participation, social cohesion, and reciprocity. Depressive symptoms were assessed by the 10-item CES-D scale.

Results

There were 49.5% of relocated older adults reported significant depressive symptom

SUBMITTER: Yang L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11752754 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature