Latent profile analysis of depressive symptoms among Chinese older adults with disabilities and associated factors
Yu Han
BackgroundWith population aging in China, the number of older adults with disabilities is increasing, and mental health problems, especially depressive symptoms, have become increasingly prominent. Examining latent profiles of depressive symptoms and their associated factors in this population may improve understanding of symptom heterogeneity and inform future screening and supportive care research.MethodsThis study employed data from the 2018 Chinese Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Survey (CLHL