Comparing network structures of depressive and anxiety symptoms between demographically-matched heart disease and heart disease free samples using propensity score matching: Findings from the Chinese Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Survey (CLHLS)
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Abstract
Background
Older adults with heart disease often experience higher rates of comorbid anxiety and depression. This study examined depression and anxiety network structures among older adults with heart disease and their heart disease free peers.
Methods
Network analyses of secondary cross-sectional data from the 2017 to 2018 wave of CLHLS were used to construct groups of older adults with and without heart disease using propensity score matching. Depression and anxiety symptoms were assessed using Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale and Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale, respectively. Central symptoms and bridge symptoms were identified using expected influence.
Results
1689 older adults with heart disease and matched control sample of 1689 older adults without heart disease were included. The prevalence and severity of depression and anxiety were significantly higher in older adults with heart disease compared to the control group. There was no significant difference in overall structures of depression and anxiety network models between two the groups. Key central symptoms and bridge symptoms within these groups were highly similar; GAD 2 “Uncontrollable worrying” and GAD 4 “Trouble relaxing” were identified as the most central symptoms, while GAD 1 “Nervousness” and CESD 1 “Feeling bothered” were identified as key bridge symptoms across both network models.
Conclusion
Depression and anxiety are more prevalent in older adults with heart disease than demographically-matched heart disease free controls. However, network structures of these symptoms do not differ between two groups. Accordingly, depression and anxiety psychosocial interventions developed for older adults without heart disease may also benefit older adults with heart disease.
期刊介绍:
The Journal of Psychosomatic Research is a multidisciplinary research journal covering all aspects of the relationships between psychology and medicine. The scope is broad and ranges from basic human biological and psychological research to evaluations of treatment and services. Papers will normally be concerned with illness or patients rather than studies of healthy populations. Studies concerning special populations, such as the elderly and children and adolescents, are welcome. In addition to peer-reviewed original papers, the journal publishes editorials, reviews, and other papers related to the journal''s aims.