Income Differences in the Association Between Medical-Preventive Integration KAP and Depressive Symptoms: A...

Area of Science:

• Public Health
• Occupational Health
• Mental Health Research

Background:

• Depressive symptoms pose a significant challenge among healthcare workers.
• Understanding the factors influencing mental well-being in this population is crucial for targeted interventions.
• Medical-preventive integration Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice (KAP) are key areas to explore.

Purpose of the Study:

• To investigate the relationship between medical-preventive integration KAP and depressive symptoms in Chinese healthcare workers.
• To examine the moderating role of monthly income on this relationship.
• To adjust for the influence of work stress as a covariate.

Main Methods:

• Cross-sectional survey of 5908 healthcare workers in China (2024).
• Descriptive statistics for participant characteristics.
• Multiple linear regression and moderation analysis to assess KAP, income, work stress, and depressive symptoms.

Main Results:

• Knowledge and attitude towards medical-preventive integration were negatively associated with depressive symptoms.
• Practice engagement was positively associated with depressive symptoms.
• Work stress correlated positively with practice and depressive symptoms. Higher income amplified these associations, particularly for practice.

Conclusions:

• A complex interplay exists between KAP, work stress, income, and depressive symptoms in healthcare workers.
• Targeted interventions are needed to support healthcare professionals, especially those with higher income and practice engagement.
• Optimizing support systems can mitigate depressive symptoms among healthcare workers.