Mental Health Service Utilization among Older Adults in Indonesia: Nationwide Retrospective Cohort Study Using the National Health Insurance Claims Data, 2015-2023.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Mental health disorders among older adults are an increasing global concern, with depression affecting up to 30% globally and even higher in developing countries. In Indonesia, despite high prevalence, little is known about how mental health services are utilized by older adults under the National Health Insurance (JKN) program. This study aims to examine patterns of mental health service utilization among older adults (aged ≥60 years) enrolled in the JKN program.

Methods

We conducted a retrospective cohort study using the 2024 BPJS Kesehatan Mental Health Contextual Sample, which was based on stratified random sampling. The sample included 5,966 older adults who were alive by December 31, 2023, and had at least one mental health diagnosis (International Classific

SUBMITTER: Mahwati Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12766301 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature