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  • Title: Prevalence and determinants of depression among survivors 8 months after the Wenchuan earthquake.
    Author: Qu Z, Wang CW, Zhang X, Ho AH, Wang X, Chan CL.
    Journal: J Nerv Ment Dis; 2014 Apr; 202(4):275-9. PubMed ID: 24647209.
    Abstract:
    The current study assessed the estimated rate of depression and associated risk factors among survivors 8 months after the 2008 Wenchuan earthquake in China. A stratified random sample of 1514 participants was recruited from all temporary camp communities in a county town 45 km away from the epicenter. The estimated rate of depression was 35.7%. The severity of depressive symptoms was significantly associated with female sex, perceived livelihood security, loss of a family member, residential house damage or collapse, and not living in an urban area, whereas married status is a protector against depressive symptoms. The results suggest that community-based effective, sustainable, and culturally sensitive interventions and services are warranted and should be directed to the groups at high risk for mental health problems.
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