Predictors of Treatment Utilization in Major Depression

Overview

Journal Arch Suicide Res

Publisher Informa Healthcare

Date 2011 May 5

PMID 21541862

Citations 9

Authors

Dana M Alonzo

Jill M Harkavy-Friedman

Barbara Stanley

Ainsley Burke

J John Mann

Maria A Oquendo

Affiliations

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Abstract

Suicide attempters with major depression are at risk for repeat attempts and often do not utilize treatment. Identifying predictors of treatment non-utilization could inform interventions to motivate treatment use and reduce suicide risk in major depression. Two hundred and seventy three participants with a major depressive episode as part of a major depressive disorder or bipolar disorder, were assessed for socio-demographic and clinical characteristics at baseline and again 1 year later to identify predictors of treatment utilization. Treatment utilization rate was high 1 year after initial evaluation (72.5%). Severity of baseline depression, baseline treatment status, and education were associated with treatment utilization at 1 year. Interventions focused on increasing knowledge about depression and treatment efficacy may improve treatment adherence when treating depression.

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