Table 2.
Association Between Multimorbidity and Depression Symptom Among the Elderly in Eastern China
| The Number of Diseases | Nondepressed, n (%) | Depressed, n (%) | Crude OR (95% CIs)a | Adjusted OR (95% CIs)b | P for Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | |||||
| None | 946 (23.4) | 231 (18.6) | 1 (Ref) | 1 (Ref) | <0.001 |
| Single | 1535 (37.9) | 383 (30.8) | 1.02 (0.85,1.23) | 1.00 (0.83,1.21) | |
| Multiple | 1570 (38.8) | 631 (50.7) | 1.65 (1.39,1.96) | 1.42 (1.19,1.70) |
Notes: aUnivariate model. bMultivariable model with adjustments on area, cities, age, gender, married status, educational level, physical exercise, and social health.