U.S. Simulation of Lifetime Major Depressive Episode Prevalence and Recall Error.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Simulation models can improve measurement and understanding of mental health conditions in the population. Major depressive episodes are a common and leading cause of disability but are subject to substantial recall bias in survey assessments. This study illustrates the application of a simulation model to quantify the full burden of major depressive episodes on population health in the U.S.

Methods

A compartmental model of major depressive episodes that explicitly simulates individuals' under-reporting of past episodes was developed and calibrated to 2005-2017 National Surveys on Drug Use and Health data. Parameters for incidence of a first major depressive episode and the probability of under-reporting past episodes were estimated. Analysis was conducted from

SUBMITTER: Tam J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7375917 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature