@article{ref1,
title="Prevalence of and factors associated with current and lifetime depression in older adult primary care patients",
journal="Family medicine",
year="1998",
author="Barry, K. L. and Fleming, M. F. and Manwell, L. B. and Copeland, Laurel A. and Appel, S.",
volume="30",
number="5",
pages="366-371",
abstract="BACKGROUND: Depression in late life is a significant health problem in the United States. This study examined the relationship between depression and alcohol, cigarette use, family history, and sociodemographic factors in older adult primary care patients. METHODS: As part of a larger clinical trial, 2,732 patients in 24 primary care offices were recruited to complete a self-administered health screening survey. Depression was assessed using Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Third Edition, Revised (DSM-III-R) criteria for lifetime and current depression. RESULTS: A total of 17.8% of females and 9.4% of males age 60 and over met DSM-III-R criteria for lifetime depression; 10.6% of the females and 5.7% of the males met current depression criteria. Depression was significantly and positively correlated with female gender and family history of mental health problems and negatively correlated with social contact. CONCLUSIONS: Older adults, especially women, should be considered at elevated risk for depression when a family history of mental health problems and self-report of inadequate social connection can be established.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0742-3225",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}