베이비부머 세대의 우울감 위험요인: 2022년 지역사회건강조사를 이용한 이차자료 분석

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify depression in the baby boomer generation and identify risk factors for depression. Methods: We selected and analyzed a total of 45,470 members of the baby boomer generation using the 2022 Korean Community Health Survey. We conducted the Rao-Scott χ² test to evaluate differences according to depression and used logistic regression analysis to identify related factors. Results: Of the baby boomer generation, 7.8% had depression. Sex (odds ratio [OR]=1.57, 95% confidence interval [CI]=1.39~1.78), working status (OR=0.76, 95% CI=0.69~0.85), marital status (OR=1.43, 95% CI=1.27~1.61), average monthly household income (OR=0.85, 95% CI=0.74~0.97), subjective health status (OR=1.91, 95% CI=1.64~2.22), eating breakfast (OR=0.83, 95% CI=0.72~0.96), sleep time (OR=1.17, 95% CI=1.05~1.30), unmet medical care (OR=1.68, 95% CI=1.42~2.00), stress (OR=2.69, 95% CI=2.42~3.00), life satisfaction (OR=2.30, 95% CI=1.90~2.79), and cognitive disability (OR=2.09, 95% CI=1.88~2.32) were significant risk factors for depression among members of the baby boomer generation. Conclusion: It is necessary to develop programs to manage mental health issues such as stress, which is a major factor in the experience of depression among members of the baby boomer generation, to increase life satisfaction. In addition, active attention is needed continuously to assist in the mental health of members of the baby boomer generation.