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Impact of Individual and Community Characteristics on the Experience of Depression

개인 및 지역사회 특성이 우울감 경험에 미치는 영향

  • So-hyeong Kim (Department of Health Administration, Yonsei University Graduate School) ;
  • Min-kyoung Kim (Department of Health Management, Hyupsung University)
  • 김소형 (연세대학교 일반대학원 보건행정학과) ;
  • 김민경 (협성대학교 보건관리학과)
  • Received : 2024.07.08
  • Accepted : 2024.07.26
  • Published : 2024.08.31
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Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic has emphasized the importance of mental health both domestically and internationally. Korea has a high suicide rate, and there is a strong social demand to understand the causes and take measures. In this study, we identified the factors that significantly affect the experience of depression, a leading indicator of mental health. Using data from the 2021 Community Health Survey and KOSIS, we analyzed data at the individual and community level, and found that stress levels, subjective health, and basic living status are key influences. Local health authorities should strengthen mental health for the population, including expanding health education and promotion activities to reduce stress and improve lifestyle, and developing targeted programs for specific groups, such as those living on basic subsistence. They should also work with the central government to strive for comprehensive health care and implement effective mental health policies in harmony with population and family authorities.

COVID-19 대유행을 겪으며 국내외적으로 정신건강 관리의 중요성이 강조되고 있다. 특히, 우리나라는 자살률이 높아서 이에 대한 원인을 파악하고 대책을 마련해야 한다는 사회적 요구가 강력하다. 본 연구에서는 정신 건강을 대표하는 지표인 우울감 경험에 주요하게 영향을 주는 요인이 무엇인지 확인했다. 2021년 지역사회건강조사와 KOSIS 공표 자료를 활용하여 개인과 지역 단위 자료를 분석한 결과, 스트레스 수준, 주관적 건강 수준, 기초생활수급 여부 등이 주요하게 영향을 미침을 확인하였다. 지방 보건 당국은 스트레스 완화와 생활 습관 개선을 위한 보건교육 및 홍보 활동을 확대하고, 기초생활수급자 등 특정 집단에 대한 집중 프로그램을 개발하는 등 지역 주민의 정신 건강 관리를 강화해야 한다. 더불어, 중앙 정부와의 협력을 통한 포괄적 건강 관리에 힘쓰고, 인구 및 가족 영역과 조화하여 효과적인 정신 건강 정책을 구현해야 한다.

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