Screening for Depression in African-American Churches.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Substantial racial/ethnic disparities exist in the identification and management of major depression. Faith-Based Health Promotion interventions reduce disparities in health screenings for numerous medical conditions. However, the feasibility of systematically screening for depression in faith-based settings has not been investigated. The purpose of this study was to assess the feasibility of using a validated instrument to screen for depression in African-American churches.

Methods

Participants were recruited between October and November 2012 at three predominantly African-American churches in New York City. A participatory research approach was used to determine screening days. The Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) was administered to 122 participants. Po

SUBMITTER: Hankerson SH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4575828 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature