Depression Diagnosis, Treatment, and Remission Among Adults in India.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Depression is a leading contributor to mental health burdens globally and in India, the world's most populous country. National-level evidence on health coverage for adults with depression in India is lacking.

Objective

To estimate proportions of middle-aged and older adults with depression in India who used health care services, were diagnosed with depression, received treatment, and were in remission.

Design, setting, and participants

This cross-sectional study used individual-level survey data from the 2017-2018 Longitudinal Ageing Study in India, which represents all 36 states and union territories of India. Data were collected from April 1, 2017, to December 31, 2018. The sample included adults 45 years or older with data on depression, health care ser

SUBMITTER: Teufel F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11581718 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature