Factors associated with help-seeking behaviour among individuals with major depression: A systematic review.

ABSTRACT: Psychological models can help to understand why many people suffering from major depression do not seek help. Using the 'Behavioral Model of Health Services Use', this study systematically reviewed the literature on the characteristics associated with help-seeking behaviour in adults with major depression. Articles were identified by systematically searching the MEDLINE, EMBASE and PsycInfo databases and relevant reference lists. Observational studies investigating the associations between individual or contextual characteristics and professional help-seeking behaviour for emotional problems in adults formally diagnosed with major depression were included. The quality of the included studies was assessed, and factors associated with help-seeking behaviour were qualitatively synthesized. In

SUBMITTER: Magaard JL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5426609 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature