An association between multi-morbidity and depressive symptoms among Indian adults based on propensity score matching.

ABSTRACT: Keeping in view the cascade of disturbances caused by the co-existence of multi-morbidity and depression among aged population, this study aims to ascertain the independent impact of multi-morbidity as a risk factor for the development of depressive symptoms among adults living in India. The present study utilizes data from the nationally representative survey "Longitudinal Ageing Study in India" (LASI, Wave-1, 2017-2018). The eligible sample size was 62,244 adults aged 45 years and above. Descriptive statistics along with bivariate analysis was used to understand the prevalence of depressive symptoms. Further, binary logistic regression and Propensity Score Matching (PSM) methods were applied to examine the independent effect of multi-morbidity on depressive symptoms while controlling the

SUBMITTER: Singh S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9478135 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature