Self-reported antidepressant use among depressed, low-income homebound older adults: class, type, correlates, and perceived effectiveness.

Brain and Behavior
Namkee G ChoiMark E Kunik

Abstract

Little research has been done on the use of antidepressants among homebound older adults, especially low-income homebound older adults, and their perceptions of the effectiveness of their medication. The purposes of this study were to examine self-reported use of antidepressants among depressed homebound older adults, class and type of antidepressants used, individual-level correlates of antidepressant use, and users' perceptions of the effectiveness of antidepressants. Data on self-reported use of antidepressants were obtained as part of a feasibility study of short-term telehealth problem-solving therapy for depressed low-income homebound adults (n = 162) aged 50 or older. The 24-item Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression (HAMD) was used to assess depression severity. The findings show that about half of the study participants were taking antidepressants, with 26.6% of those on antidepressants rating their medications very effective and 21.5% rating them effective. Female gender was positively, but older age and being Black/African American were negatively associated with the likelihood of antidepressant use. Perceived effectiveness of antidepressants was negatively associated with older age and the HAMD score. The findings su...Continue Reading

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Mar 6, 2013·Current Translational Geriatrics and Experimental Gerontology Reports·Namkee G ChoiMartha L Bruce
Dec 3, 2015·The American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry : Official Journal of the American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry·Patricia A AreánGeorge S Alexopoulos
Apr 16, 2013·Journal of Aging and Health·Namkee G ChoiNancy Wilson
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