E Rancans1, J Vrublevska2, S Snikere3, I Koroleva4, M Trapencieris5. 1. Department of Psychiatry and Narcology, Riga Stradins University, Tvaika street 2, LV-1005, Riga, Latvia. Electronic address: erancans@latnet.lv. 2. Department of Psychiatry and Narcology, Riga Stradins University, Tvaika street 2, LV-1005, Riga, Latvia. Electronic address: vrublevskaja@inbox.lv. 3. Philosophy and Sociology Institute, University of Latvia, Akademijas laukums 1, LV-1027, Riga, Latvia. Electronic address: sigita@petijums.lv. 4. Philosophy and Sociology Institute, University of Latvia, Akademijas laukums 1, LV-1027, Riga, Latvia. Electronic address: ilzek@petijums.lv. 5. Philosophy and Sociology Institute, University of Latvia, Akademijas laukums 1, LV-1027, Riga, Latvia. Electronic address: marcis@petijums.lv.
Abstract
AIM: To determine the point prevalence of depression in the general Latvian population and to explore the associated sociodemographic characteristics. METHODS: The study was part of the cross-sectional survey on the general population on substance use in Latvia in 2011. It consisted of face-to-face interviews of a randomised stratified multi-stage probability sample. In total, 4493 persons were included, aged between 15 and 64. To assess depression, the participants were interviewed using the Patient Health Questionnaire-9; a score of ≥10 was defined as indicating the presence of a depressive episode. Socio-demographic, subjective health status and alcohol use were assessed using the structured interviews. Logistic regression models were applied to analyze data. RESULTS: The point prevalence of depression was 6.7%. The odds of having depression were higher in females, in urban dwellers (though not in the capital city, Riga), in persons with non-Latvian ethnicity, with alcohol dependence, with poor subjective health status and having a dissatisfaction with life. Limitations. Cross-sectional nature of the sampling and the symptom scale used for the assessment of depression. CONCLUSIONS: The point prevalence of depression in Latvia is within the European average. Certain socio-demographic and health related factors are associated with higher risk of morbidity with depression.
AIM: To determine the point prevalence of depression in the general Latvian population and to explore the associated sociodemographic characteristics. METHODS: The study was part of the cross-sectional survey on the general population on substance use in Latvia in 2011. It consisted of face-to-face interviews of a randomised stratified multi-stage probability sample. In total, 4493 persons were included, aged between 15 and 64. To assess depression, the participants were interviewed using the Patient Health Questionnaire-9; a score of ≥10 was defined as indicating the presence of a depressive episode. Socio-demographic, subjective health status and alcohol use were assessed using the structured interviews. Logistic regression models were applied to analyze data. RESULTS: The point prevalence of depression was 6.7%. The odds of having depression were higher in females, in urban dwellers (though not in the capital city, Riga), in persons with non-Latvian ethnicity, with alcohol dependence, with poor subjective health status and having a dissatisfaction with life. Limitations. Cross-sectional nature of the sampling and the symptom scale used for the assessment of depression. CONCLUSIONS: The point prevalence of depression in Latvia is within the European average. Certain socio-demographic and health related factors are associated with higher risk of morbidity with depression.
Authors: Jafet Arrieta; Mercedes Aguerrebere; Giuseppe Raviola; Hugo Flores; Patrick Elliott; Azucena Espinosa; Andrea Reyes; Eduardo Ortiz-Panozo; Elena G Rodriguez-Gutierrez; Joia Mukherjee; Daniel Palazuelos; Molly F Franke Journal: J Clin Psychol Date: 2017-02-13