Depressive Symptoms and Related Influential Factors in Left-behind Women in Rural Area

Objective: To examine the depressive symptoms and related factors in left-behind women in rural area.Methods: The demographic data questionnaire,center for epidemiological studies depression scale,perceived social support scale,simplified coping style questionnaire and the perceived stress scale were completed by a sample of 987 left-behind women and 984 control women.Results: ①Left-behind women had higher depressed affect,positive affect,interpersonal relationship factor scores and total depressive symptoms score than control women(P0.001).②There was significant difference on prevalence of depressive symptoms between left-behind women and control women(P0.01).③The results of logistic regression analysis showed that the influential factors on the depressive symptoms of rural women were left behind status,monthly income,physical health status,sense of security of marriage,positive coping styles,negative coping styles and stress.Conclusion: Left-behind women have higher depressive symptoms,and are related to monthly income,physical health status,sense of security of marriage,coping styles and stress.