Using the triangle of human ecology for understanding self-rated depression: A quantitative study based on the HUNT 3 cohort

Nielsen, Anja F., Jørgensen, Stig H. and Jones, Andrew P. (2023) Using the triangle of human ecology for understanding self-rated depression: A quantitative study based on the HUNT 3 cohort. Scandinavian Journal of Public Health. ISSN 1403-4948

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Abstract

Aims: To test the Triangle of Human Ecology by examining associations between unipolar depression and different measures of human biological factors, health behaviour, and the physical environment. Methods: Data originate from the third wave of the Nord-Trøndelag Health Study (2006–2008). The survey was based on a random sample of 50,000 Norwegians (response rate: 54%). Logistic regression was performed, using unipolar depression, measured with the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale score, as outcome variable and 38 explanatory variables. Results: Biological factors including older age and male gender were associated with higher odds of depression, as were behavioural factors including drinking behaviour and having a neurotic personality. Reduced odds were associated with units of alcohol consumed, extrovert personality and physical activity. Social networks were an environmental factor with reduced odds at both personal and neighbourhood levels, as was warmer outdoor temperatures. Conclusions: Using the Triangle of Human Ecology provides a holistic insight into how behaviour, biology and the environment influence mental health.

Item Type:	Article
Additional Information:	Funding information: Institute of Transport Economics funded the data from HUNT.
Uncontrolled Keywords:	cross-sectional study,hads,hunt,mental health,surveys and questionnaires,triangle of human ecology,unipolar depression,public health, environmental and occupational health,sdg 3 - good health and well-being ,/dk/atira/pure/subjectarea/asjc/2700/2739
Faculty \ School:	Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Norwich Medical School
UEA Research Groups:	Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Research Centres > Norwich Institute for Healthy Aging Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Research Centres > Business and Local Government Data Research Centre (former - to 2023) Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Research Groups > Public Health and Health Services Research (former - to 2023) Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Research Groups > Health Promotion Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Research Groups > Epidemiology and Public Health
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Depositing User:	LivePure Connector
Date Deposited:	10 Aug 2022 15:34
Last Modified:	17 Oct 2023 00:41
URI:	https://ueaeprints.uea.ac.uk/id/eprint/87167
DOI:	10.1177/14034948221122638

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