Incidence, risk, and associated factors of depression in adults with physical and sensory disabilities: A nationwide population-based study.

Szu-Ching ShenKuang-Hua HuangPei-Tseng KungLi-Ting ChiuWen-Chen Tsai

Published in: PloS one (2017)

Adults with physical/sensory disabilities have a 3.7-fold higher incidence of depression than the general population. Social services departments and family members should take extra measures toward preventing and treating depression in this subpopulation.

Keyphrases

mental health
depressive symptoms
sleep quality
healthcare
physical activity
risk factors
primary care