Outpatients who were younger than 30 years old showed the lowest depression prevalence, at 20.0 % (170/797, 95 % CI 14.0 % to 28.0 %, I2 = 81.6 %, p = 0.0010), whereas
the highest depression prevalence was reported in outpatients older than 80 years at 34.0 % (397/2128, 95 % CI 15.0 % to 69.0 %, I2 = 96.8 %, p < 0.0001).
Not exact matches
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At baseline, patients age 80 and older had a
higher prevalence of hypertension, heart disease, osteoporosis and joint problems, but a lower BMI, and a lower
prevalence of
depression and smoking.
There were differences in the types of disorders: patients in Paris, for example, had a
higher prevalence of anxiety than those in Manchester, while
depression was more common among Mancunians than Parisians.
What we have found is that in our [survey] group, when we stratified them by age, that 30 to 40 years of age - window tends to have
higher prevalence of
depression than what we would expect.
«Given the
high prevalence of
depression and anxiety found in this border community, providers should regularly assess for
depression and anxiety and either provide or refer to treatment when symptoms arise,» said Kendzor.
«The
prevalence of
depression prevalence increased and remains
higher among current smokers overall, but the rate of the increase among former and never smokers was even more prominent,» noted Dr. Goodwin.
Throughout this period, the
prevalence of
depression among current smokers was consistently twice as
high as among former and never smokers.
Specifically,
depression increased significantly, from 16 percent to 22 percent, among current smokers aged 12 to17, and the
prevalence was consistently more than twice as
high as that of never smokers.
However, adolescents in the «invisible» risk group had similar
prevalence of suicidal thoughts, anxiety, subthreshold
depression and
depression as the «
high» risk group.
«One must keep in mind that the
prevalence of
depression in our adult population is
high — 1 in 15,» Dicker said.
With a
high prevalence of mood disorders, and sugar intake commonly two to three times the level recommended, our findings indicate that policies promoting the reduction of sugar intake could additionally support primary and secondary prevention of
depression.
Objective: We hypothesized that
higher dietary GI and glycemic load would be associated with greater odds of the
prevalence and incidence of
depression.
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high prevalence of
depression in the legal profession.
This suggests that the reduced lifetime
prevalence of
depression in populations with a
high prevalence of social sensitivity alleles may be due to the increased levels of collectivism in those populations.
There was a negative relationship between the national
prevalence of the G allele and
depression (Figure 3) such that countries with a
higher prevalence of the G allele in the population had lower levels of
depression.
A
higher prevalence of
depression and past depressive episodes in this study group when compared to the Australian population was identified, indicating the presence of compromised psychological health in people living with HIV infection.
The common finding that
depression prevalence is
higher among Asian caregiver populations than Western caregiver populations suggests the possibility that Asian populations may experience a greater burden of caregiving.
Rates of adolescent
depression appear to be rising1, 2 with the 1 - year
prevalence suggested to be between 2 — 4 %.3, 4 Early treatment is important because adolescent
depression has
high levels of future morbidity including further emotional disorders, suicidality, physical health problems, substance misuse and problems in social functioning.4, 5
The results of the current study with regards to gender differences in adolescent DSH / SA are consistent with previous findings, in that adolescent girls showed a
higher prevalence of DSH5 28 and SA.7 29 30 With respect to the personality characteristics, low self - esteem has been associated with both DSH4 and SA.29 Cross-sectional surveys of adolescents have consistently found that
depression is strongly correlated with DSH4 5 and SA.29 30 Tobacco smoking has also been previously identified to be a risk factor for DSH5 31 and SA, 32 33 along with alcohol use for DSH5 28 31 and SA.32 33 When we analysed the data according to gender, we found that tobacco smoking and alcohol use were especially important risk factors for DSH / SA in girls (tables 2 and 3).
Only 2.3 % of fathers reported that they were currently receiving treatment for
depression, but again the
prevalence was
higher in the most preterm group (5.3 %; see table 3).
Among older patients, whose
prevalence rate of
depression is very
high, these problems were aggravated by concurrent medical illness, social isolation, functional impairment or being home - bound.14 — 20 Overcoming these barriers by providing interventions in patients» own homes may achieve better treatment adherence and thereby greater treatment success than clinic - based or hospital - based interventions.
Although they identified needs for additional education for anxiety and
depression, the majority did not identify educational needs for several
high -
prevalence behavioral health disorders, including conduct disorder and substance abuse.
The elevated 30 - month Center for Epidemiological Studies
Depression Scale scores in the intervention group were driven by a
higher prevalence of depressive symptoms among the PP+HS group (a difference not present at baseline).
It was first administered as part of the Australian National Survey of Mental Health and Wellbeing survey targeting
high prevalence disorders such as
depression and anxiety.
Perinatal
depression is common; in
high - income countries the point
prevalence is approximately 13 %, with
higher rates estimated in low - income and middle - income countries.1 Furthermore, perinatal
depression is associated with an increased risk of adverse child outcomes, including behavioural, emotional and cognitive difficulties, 2 which persist into late childhood and adolescence.
Adolescent psychopathology: I.
Prevalence and incidence of
depression and other DSM — III — R disorders in
high school students
Only 35 to 40 per cent of Australians with the
high prevalence disorders
depression and anxiety appear to adequately access appropriate services.
Despite the
high prevalence of postnatal
depression (10 %) women rarely seek help.
Research from the United States reported
prevalence rates as
high as 9 % for anxiety disorders and 2 % for
depression among preschool children.4 A recent study in Scandinavia also found 2 % of children to be affected by
depression, but rates for anxiety disorders were much lower (1.5 %).5 While most childhood fears and transient sadness are normative, some children suffer from emotional problems that cause significant distress and impairment, limiting their ability to develop age - appropriate social and pre-academic skills and / or participate in age - appropriate activities and settings.
Whilst research shows
high prevalence rates for
depression and anxiety within the gay, lesbian, bisexual and questioning (GLBQ) community compared to their heterosexual peers, our knowledge of the pathway to mental health and illness in this community is less understood.
Interestingly, even though taking walks in nature can help prevent
depression, research has shown that the
prevalence of
depression is significantly
higher in people who live in rural areas compared to urban areas in the U.S..
The
high prevalence of symptoms and anxiety and
depression amongst individuals from CALD backgrounds with chronic disease means that screening should become a routine part of clinical care for chronic disease management programs based in both primary and secondary care.
The
prevalence of postpartum
depression is estimated at 7 % to 24 %, with the
highest prevalence in low income populations.
Depression is also likely to be
higher among Indigenous women; however, the
prevalence in this population is unknown.
Using NICHD SECC data, Campbell and colleagues [39] have shown that chronic
depression combined with low maternal sensitivity is associated with a
higher prevalence of disorganised attachment in 3 - year - old children.
Younger gay and homosexually active men appear to be at
higher risk of a 12 - month
prevalence of
depression than their older counterparts.
Recurring symptoms of maternal
depression across the first three years predicted
higher prevalence of insecure attachment at age 36 months [39].
Results revealed
higher rates of depressive symptoms in this subsample of African American male adolescents when compared to estimated
prevalence rates of
depression for adolescents as reported by large - scale studies and meta - analysis data.
Maternal postnatal
depression (PND) is common with a
prevalence in the developed world of around 13 % 1 and a far
higher prevalence in some developing world contexts.2, 3,4 There is a considerable body of evidence attesting to the fact that PND limits a mother's capacity to engage positively with her infant, with several studies showing that PND compromises child cognitive, behavioural and emotional development.5 It has proved difficult to predict PND antenatally6 and, in any event, preventive interventions have largely proved ineffective.7 Research and clinical attention has, therefore, been focused on the treatment of manifest PND.
The lifetime
prevalence of exposure to one or more traumatic events is between 40 % and 90 %, and about 15 % to 24 % of these instances develop into PTSD.2 3 Bearing in mind that traumatic events can also lead to other kinds of disorder, such as major
depression, anxiety disorders, substance - use disorders, etc, then the figures are in fact a great deal
higher.
Despite the significant impact of maternal
depression on mothers and children alike, maternal mental health needs are often neglected or undiagnosed.18
Prevalence rates of maternal depression are high among low - income women due to the greater challenges they may face related to financial hardships, low levels of community or familial support, and societal prejudice.19 In fact, the prevalence of maternal depression among low - income women in the United States is double the prevalence rate for all U.S. women.20 At the same time, these women are less likely to receive treatment or be screened for postpartum depression.21 Studies show there are clear racial and ethnic disparities in who accesses treatment in the United States, even among women of the same general socio - economic status: In a multiethnic cohort of lower - income Medicaid recipients, 9 percent of white women sought treatment, compared with 4 percent of African American women and 5 percent of
Prevalence rates of maternal
depression are
high among low - income women due to the greater challenges they may face related to financial hardships, low levels of community or familial support, and societal prejudice.19 In fact, the
prevalence of maternal depression among low - income women in the United States is double the prevalence rate for all U.S. women.20 At the same time, these women are less likely to receive treatment or be screened for postpartum depression.21 Studies show there are clear racial and ethnic disparities in who accesses treatment in the United States, even among women of the same general socio - economic status: In a multiethnic cohort of lower - income Medicaid recipients, 9 percent of white women sought treatment, compared with 4 percent of African American women and 5 percent of
prevalence of maternal
depression among low - income women in the United States is double the
prevalence rate for all U.S. women.20 At the same time, these women are less likely to receive treatment or be screened for postpartum depression.21 Studies show there are clear racial and ethnic disparities in who accesses treatment in the United States, even among women of the same general socio - economic status: In a multiethnic cohort of lower - income Medicaid recipients, 9 percent of white women sought treatment, compared with 4 percent of African American women and 5 percent of
prevalence rate for all U.S. women.20 At the same time, these women are less likely to receive treatment or be screened for postpartum
depression.21 Studies show there are clear racial and ethnic disparities in who accesses treatment in the United States, even among women of the same general socio - economic status: In a multiethnic cohort of lower - income Medicaid recipients, 9 percent of white women sought treatment, compared with 4 percent of African American women and 5 percent of Latinas.22
Regarding screening instruments, the Beck
Depression Inventory led to a higher estimate of the prevalence of depression and depressive symptoms (1316/4702, 36.0 %, 95 % CI 29.0 % to 44.0 %, I2 = 94.8 %) than the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (1003/2025, 22.0 %, 95 % CI 12.0 % to 35.0 %, I2
Depression Inventory led to a
higher estimate of the
prevalence of
depression and depressive symptoms (1316/4702, 36.0 %, 95 % CI 29.0 % to 44.0 %, I2 = 94.8 %) than the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (1003/2025, 22.0 %, 95 % CI 12.0 % to 35.0 %, I2
depression and depressive symptoms (1316/4702, 36.0 %, 95 % CI 29.0 % to 44.0 %, I2 = 94.8 %) than the Hospital Anxiety and
Depression Scale (1003/2025, 22.0 %, 95 % CI 12.0 % to 35.0 %, I2
Depression Scale (1003/2025, 22.0 %, 95 % CI 12.0 % to 35.0 %, I2 = 96.6 %).
The
highest depression / depressive symptom
prevalence estimates occurred in studies of outpatients from otolaryngology clinics (53.0 %), followed by dermatology clinics (39.0 %) and neurology clinics (35.0 %).
There was a significantly
higher prevalence of
depression and depressive symptoms in outpatients than in healthy controls (OR 3.16, 95 % CI 2.66 to 3.76, I2 = 72.0 %, χ2 = 25.33)(figure 4).
The global
prevalence of
depression and depressive symptoms has been increasing in recent decades.1 The lifetime prevalence of depression ranges from 20 % to 25 % in women and 7 % to 12 % in men.2 Depression is a significant determinant of quality of life and survival, accounting for approximately 50 % of psychiatric consultations and 12 % of all hospital admissions.3 Notably, the prevalence of depression or depressive symptoms is higher in patients than in the general public.3 — 6 The underlying reasons include the illness itself and the heavy medical cost, unsatisfactory medical care service and poor doctor — patient relationship.7 8 Several informative systematic reviews on specific groups of outpatients have been
depression and depressive symptoms has been increasing in recent decades.1 The lifetime
prevalence of
depression ranges from 20 % to 25 % in women and 7 % to 12 % in men.2 Depression is a significant determinant of quality of life and survival, accounting for approximately 50 % of psychiatric consultations and 12 % of all hospital admissions.3 Notably, the prevalence of depression or depressive symptoms is higher in patients than in the general public.3 — 6 The underlying reasons include the illness itself and the heavy medical cost, unsatisfactory medical care service and poor doctor — patient relationship.7 8 Several informative systematic reviews on specific groups of outpatients have been
depression ranges from 20 % to 25 % in women and 7 % to 12 % in men.2
Depression is a significant determinant of quality of life and survival, accounting for approximately 50 % of psychiatric consultations and 12 % of all hospital admissions.3 Notably, the prevalence of depression or depressive symptoms is higher in patients than in the general public.3 — 6 The underlying reasons include the illness itself and the heavy medical cost, unsatisfactory medical care service and poor doctor — patient relationship.7 8 Several informative systematic reviews on specific groups of outpatients have been
Depression is a significant determinant of quality of life and survival, accounting for approximately 50 % of psychiatric consultations and 12 % of all hospital admissions.3 Notably, the
prevalence of
depression or depressive symptoms is higher in patients than in the general public.3 — 6 The underlying reasons include the illness itself and the heavy medical cost, unsatisfactory medical care service and poor doctor — patient relationship.7 8 Several informative systematic reviews on specific groups of outpatients have been
depression or depressive symptoms is
higher in patients than in the general public.3 — 6 The underlying reasons include the illness itself and the heavy medical cost, unsatisfactory medical care service and poor doctor — patient relationship.7 8 Several informative systematic reviews on specific groups of outpatients have been published.
Of the 83 studies, the
highest depression / depressive symptom
prevalence estimates occurred in studies of outpatients from otolaryngology clinics (357/796, 53.0 %, 95 % CI 39.0 % to 66.0 %, I2 = 79.8 %), followed by dermatology clinics (520/1558, 39.0 %, 95 % CI 24.0 % to 56.0 %, I2 = 96.9 %) and neurology clinics (3328/9280, 35.0 %, 95 % CI 30.0 % to 40.0 %, I2 = 94.4 %).
Notably, a significantly
higher prevalence of
depression and depressive symptoms was observed in outpatients than in the healthy controls (OR 3.16, 95 % CI 2.66 to 3.76, I2 = 72.0 %, χ2 = 25.33).
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