Prevalence and socioeconomic impact of depressive disorders in India: multisite population-based cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The National Mental Health Survey (NMHS) of India was undertaken with the objectives of (1) estimating the prevalence and patterns of various mental disorders in representative Indian population and (2) identifying the treatment gap, healthcare utilisation, disabilities and impact of mental disorders. This paper highlights findings pertaining to depressive disorders (DD) from the NMHS.

Design

Multisite population-based cross-sectional study. Subjects were selected by multistage stratified random cluster sampling technique with random selection based on probability proportionate to size at each stage.

Setting

Conducted across 12 states in India (representing varied cultural and geographical diversity), employing uniform, standardised and robust methodology.<

SUBMITTER: Arvind BA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6609075 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature