Heterogeneity of depressive symptoms and associated factors in Korean adults: a latent class analysis using a national data survey
Hohyun Seong · 2026
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Description
Hohyun Seong sorted depressive symptoms among Korean adults in 2026 into distinct patterns, using a national health survey. Depression varies widely from person to person, yet care often treats it as one condition. The study drew on 4,646 adults from the 2022 Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey and scored nine standard symptom items.
Three groups emerged: a low-risk group at 61.1%, a body-symptom group at 31.0%, and a broad depression group at 7.9%. Being female and sleeping less marked both symptomatic groups, while heavy drinking and obesity marked only the broad group. The split backs tiered care, with sleep teaching for all and lifestyle help aimed at the highest-risk group.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | Hohyun Seong |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 32 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |