Trajectory patterns and influencing factors of depression due to child bereavement among older adults in China: a 5-year longitudinal study
This study revealed heterogeneity in changes in depressive symptoms among older adults with child bereavement in China. The government and medical institutions should consider these trajectory patterns of depression and adopt individualized support measures based on the characteristics of different groups.
Authors
- Qi Wu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0532-275X)
- Zhangyi Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6370-8848)
- Li Chen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2454-4849)
- Xiaochun Tang
Institutions
- Hunan Normal University (CN)
- Kiang Wu Nursing College of Macau (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Public Health
- Published
- 2025-05-09
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1548256
- Primary Topic
- Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Strong