Depressive disorder at the household level: prevalence and correlates of depressive symptoms among household members.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Globally, an estimated five percent of adults have major depressive disorder. However, little is known about the relationship between these individuals' depressive symptoms and their household members' mental health and well-being.

Objectives

We aimed to investigate the prevalence and predictors of depressive symptoms among adult household members of patients living with major depressive disorder in Neno District, Malawi.

Methods

As part of a cluster randomized controlled trial providing depression care to adults with major depressive disorder, we conducted surveys with patients' household members (n = 236) and inquired about their overall health, depressive symptoms, disability, and social support. We calculated prevalence rates of depressive disord

SUBMITTER: Mpinga K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10413913 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature