Population attributable fractions of depression and anxiety among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples: a population-based study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples face an increased risk of common mental disorders, which may be associated with underlying socio-economic challenges, racism, and discrimination. This is the first study to calculate the population attributable fractions (PAFs) for depression and anxiety attributed to potentially modifiable risk factors such as health behaviour, social and cultural characteristics, and past adverse events among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples aged ≥15 years.

Methods

This cross-sectional study examined the 2018-19 National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Survey conducted by the Australian Bureau of Statistics. Logistic regression models were used to compute odds ratios (ORs). PAFs adjusted for communality were

SUBMITTER: Thapa S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11458540 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature