Depressive symptoms and psychological distress among rural African Americans: The role of material hardship and self-rated health.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite experiencing conditions associated with higher risk for depression and psychological distress, the mental health of rural African Americans remains understudied. This brief report examines the association between sociodemographic characteristics, self-rated health, and material hardship, and depressive symptoms and psychological distress among rural African Americans.

Method

Data are from the rural African American subsample (N = 250) of the National Survey of American Life (NSAL; 2001-2003). The Center for Epidemiological Studies-Depression Scale (CES-D) was used to assess depressive symptoms. Psychological distress was measured using the Kessler 6 (K6). Negative binominal regression analyses were performed.

Results

Rural African Americans reportin

SUBMITTER: Weaver A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6473788 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature