Pain and depression in a cohort of underserved, community-dwelling primary care patients

Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine : JABFM
Janine E JanoskyChyongchiou J Lin

Abstract

Almost 17% of the US population exhibits a major depressive disorder in their lifetimes. Prevalence data show that whites experience depression earlier than African Americans, and women have a higher prevalence than men. Less is known regarding depression among underserved minority populations. The goal of our study was to examine the relationship of depression and associated self-reported conditions in participants enrolled in a community-based research registry, a substantial number of whom were underrepresented minorities. This study used a research registry of community members who had expressed interest in participating in health education projects conducted by the Center for Primary Care Community-Based Research. The patients received care at 10 family health centers. Participants were surveyed regarding family history of depression/anxiety and associated symptoms. Descriptive analyses, univariate analyses, and logistic regressions were used. The population (N = 2421) included women (72.2%), African Americans (54.9%), and reported good or very good general health (68.9%). Comorbid pain was found, with headache as the predominant complaint. Compared with nonwhites, whites had a significantly higher prevalence of current de...Continue Reading

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Jul 12, 2013·The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association·Kurt B AngstmanNorman H Rasmussen

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