Depressive symptoms and health service utilization among Chinese middle-aged and older adults: a national population-based longitudinal survey

Abstract Objectives This study aimed to (1) examine the cross-sectional and longitudinal relationships between depressive symptoms and health services utilization among Chinese middle-aged and older adults; and (2) evaluate whether there exists a rural–urban difference in such relationships. Methods...

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Main Authors: Jing Guo, Dexia Kong, Liming Fang, Yingxue Zhu, Bo Zhang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-01-01
Series:International Journal of Mental Health Systems
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13033-020-00421-3