Race differences in depression vulnerability following Hurricane Katrina.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study investigated whether racial disparities in depression were present after Hurricane Katrina.

Method

Data were gathered from 932 New Orleans residents who were present when Hurricane Katrina struck, and who returned to New Orleans the following year. Multiple logistic regression models evaluated racial differences in screening positive for depression (a score ≥16 on the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale), and explored whether differential vulnerability (prehurricane physical and mental health functioning and education level), differential exposure to hurricane-related stressors, and loss of social support moderated and/or reduced the association of race with depression.

Results

A univariate logistic regression analysis showed the odd

SUBMITTER: Ali JS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5411306 | biostudies-literature | 2017 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature