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Published in: Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research 6/2007

01-11-2007 | Original Paper

Race and Ethnicity Differences in Reporting of Depressive Symptoms

Authors: Janice C. Probst, Sarah B. Laditka, Charity G. Moore, Nusrat Harun, M. Paige Powell

Published in: Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research | Issue 6/2007

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Abstract

Our study explored race and ethnicity differences in reporting of symptoms to physicians and other practitioners among respondents to the 1999 National Health Interview Survey who screened positive for depression. Respondents were asked if they had told a doctor or another practitioner (nurse, social worker, psychologist, clergy, other) about their problems. Whites and Hispanics were significantly more likely to communicate with a physician or other practitioner than were African Americans, even with personal characteristics held constant. Practitioners should actively elicit descriptions of feelings and mood, especially with African Americans, and be prepared to treat or refer patients appropriately.
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Metadata
Title
Race and Ethnicity Differences in Reporting of Depressive Symptoms
Authors
Janice C. Probst
Sarah B. Laditka
Charity G. Moore
Nusrat Harun
M. Paige Powell
Publication date
01-11-2007
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research / Issue 6/2007
Print ISSN: 0894-587X
Electronic ISSN: 1573-3289
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10488-007-0136-9

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