Can Targeted Poverty Alleviation Program Reduce Depression? Evidence From China
This study showed that the TPA program significantly mitigates individuals' depression levels. The possible channels include (1) improving local medical conditions, (2) cutting down household healthcare spending, (3) increasing household entertainment expenses, and (4) increasing the likelihood of living in family.
Authors
- Ziying Yang
- Manping Tang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-9234-8384)
- C. M. Xiong (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0021-2789)
Institutions
- Southwestern University of Finance and Economics (CN)
- Sichuan Agricultural University (CN)
- Shandong Management University (CN)
- Guangdong University of Finance (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Public Health
- Published
- 2024-08-30
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/ijph.2024.1607106
- Primary Topic
- Employment and Welfare Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00