Factors associated with patient activation among individuals with depression within racial/ethnic groups in the United States.

ABSTRACT: Increasing patient activation may be vital for improving quality of care for individuals with depression. Among adults with depression who reside in the United States, we sought to examine the association of depression severity, race/ethnicity, and household income with patient activation and within identify factors associated with patient activation within race/ethnicity groups. Data from the 2020 US National Health and Wellness Survey, a cross-sectional, general population survey, were used to identify White, Black/African American, Asian, and Hispanic respondents with self-reported physician-diagnosed depression. Generalized linear models were used to identify factors associated with patient activation. Analyses included 8,216 respondents (mean age = 44 years, 68.0% female). Depression

SUBMITTER: Janelle Cambron-Mellott M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10372381 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature