TY  - JOUR
PY  - 1998//
TI  - Prevalence of and factors associated with current and lifetime depression in older adult primary care patients
JO  - Family medicine
A1  - Barry, K. L.
A1  - Fleming, M. F.
A1  - Manwell, L. B.
A1  - Copeland, Laurel A.
A1  - Appel, S.
SP  - 366
EP  - 371
VL  - 30
IS  - 5
N2  - 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>
LA  - en
SN  - 0742-3225
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -