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Research Studies is a compilation of published research articles funded by AHRQ or authored by AHRQ researchers.
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1 to 7 of 7 Research Studies DisplayedGorman DC, Ham SA, Staab EM
Medical assistant protocol improves disparities in depression screening rates.
This study examined the impacts of a medical assistant screening protocol on the rates of depression screening, overall and by sociodemographic groups, in a primary care setting. Findings showed that implementation of a medical assistant protocol in a primary care setting may significantly increase depression screening rates while mitigating or removing sociodemographic disparities.
AHRQ-funded; HS026151.
Citation: Gorman DC, Ham SA, Staab EM .
Medical assistant protocol improves disparities in depression screening rates.
Am J Prev Med 2021 Nov;61(5):692-700. doi: 10.1016/j.amepre.2021.05.010..
Keywords: Disparities, Depression, Behavioral Health, Screening, Racial and Ethnic Minorities
Adams LB, Baxter SLK, Lightfoot AF
Refining Black men's depression measurement using participatory approaches: a concept mapping study.
This study’s goal was to look at why prevalence of depression is lower for Black males despite cumulative socioeconomic disadvantage and risk factors. For Black men, emotional vulnerability is often seen as a sign of weakness which may potentially mask the timely identification of mental health needs in this population. The authors use concept mapping, which is a structured mixed methods approach to determine how stakeholders of Black men’s health conceptualize their depressive symptoms. Thirty-six stakeholders comprised of Black men, Black women, and primary care providers participated in separate stakeholder groups in 2018. Participants generated 68 characteristics of Black men’s depression reflected in six conceptual clusters: 1) physical states; 2) emotional states; 3) diminished drive; 4) internal conflicts; 5) communication with others; and 6) social pressures. Using a content analysis approach, they found that items comprising the “social pressures” cluster were not reflected in any common depression scales.
AHRQ-funded; HS000032.
Citation: Adams LB, Baxter SLK, Lightfoot AF .
Refining Black men's depression measurement using participatory approaches: a concept mapping study.
BMC Public Health 2021 Jun 22;21(1):1194. doi: 10.1186/s12889-021-11137-5..
Keywords: Men's Health, Racial and Ethnic Minorities, Depression, Behavioral Health, Diagnostic Safety and Quality
Griesemer I, Hausmann LR, Arbeeva L
Discrimination experiences and depressive symptoms among African Americans with osteoarthritis enrolled in a pain coping skills training randomized controlled trial.
This study evaluated the interaction between discrimination experiences and depressive symptoms among African Americans with osteoarthritis enrolled in a pain coping skills training (PCST) randomized controlled trial. The authors evaluated the interactions for 164 participants in linear regression models predicting depressive symptoms. There was a significant interaction between personal discrimination and experimental condition on depressive symptoms. Discrimination was associated with depressive symptoms among the control group but not among those who received PCST.
AHRQ-funded; HS000032.
Citation: Griesemer I, Hausmann LR, Arbeeva L .
Discrimination experiences and depressive symptoms among African Americans with osteoarthritis enrolled in a pain coping skills training randomized controlled trial.
J Health Care Poor Underserved 2021;32(1):145-55. doi: 10.1353/hpu.2021.0014..
Keywords: Racial and Ethnic Minorities, Pain, Arthritis, Orthopedics, Patient Experience, Depression
Carson NJ, Progovac AM, Wang Y
A decline in depression treatment following FDA antidepressant warnings largely explains racial/ethnic disparities in prescription fills.
The Food and Drug Administration's 2004 antidepressant warning was followed by decreases in antidepressant prescribing for youth. Little is known about how antidepressant prescribing patterns varied by race/ethnicity. This study analyzed Medicaid claims data from four U.S. states (2002-2009) for youth ages 5-17. The authors found that antidepressant prescription fills declined most post-warning for White youth, suggesting that risk information may have diffused less rapidly to prescribers or caregivers of minorities.
AHRQ-funded; HS021486.
Citation: Carson NJ, Progovac AM, Wang Y .
A decline in depression treatment following FDA antidepressant warnings largely explains racial/ethnic disparities in prescription fills.
Depress Anxiety 2017 Dec;34(12):1147-56. doi: 10.1002/da.22681..
Keywords: Medication, Children/Adolescents, Depression, Guidelines, Racial and Ethnic Minorities
Hong S, Burnett-Zeigler I
The frequency of PTSD and subthreshold PTSD among African-American women with depressive symptoms in a disadvantaged urban neighborhood: pilot study.
This report examined the frequency of a post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) diagnosis and subthreshold PTSD among 72 female participants with depressive symptoms in a mindfulness-based intervention for depression at an urban federally qualified health center. The authors reported the high frequency of PTSD diagnosis and subthreshold PTSD among underserved women with depressive symptoms.
AHRQ-funded; HS023011.
Citation: Hong S, Burnett-Zeigler I .
The frequency of PTSD and subthreshold PTSD among African-American women with depressive symptoms in a disadvantaged urban neighborhood: pilot study.
J Racial Ethn Health Disparities 2017 Dec;4(6):1069-73. doi: 10.1007/s40615-016-0311-3.
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Keywords: Depression, Behavioral Health, Racial and Ethnic Minorities, Urban Health, Vulnerable Populations
Goldmann E, Roberts ET, Parikh NS
Chronic physical illness burden and suicidal ideation among Dominicans in New York City.
This study used data from a community survey of 2753 Dominican adults in New York City to investigate the association between chronic illness and suicidal ideation. The investigators concluded that the association of interest did not differ significantly between younger and older adults. They suggest that screening for SI in health care practice, particularly among Dominican men with multiple chronic health conditions, may be warranted.
AHRQ-funded; HS022961.
Citation: Goldmann E, Roberts ET, Parikh NS .
Chronic physical illness burden and suicidal ideation among Dominicans in New York City.
J Immigr Minor Health 2017 Jun;19(3):616-22. doi: 10.1007/s10903-016-0477-0..
Keywords: Chronic Conditions, Depression, Behavioral Health, Racial and Ethnic Minorities, Risk
Heerman WJ, Taylor JL, Wallston KA
Parenting self-efficacy, parent depression, and healthy childhood behaviors in a low-income minority population: a cross-sectional analysis.
The study’s objective was to measure the associations between parenting self-efficacy, parent depressive symptoms, and preschool child behaviors that support healthy growth. It found that in this minority population, higher parenting self-efficacy was associated with longer child sleep and fewer meals in front of the TV, but parent depressive symptoms mitigated that protective effect for child sleep duration.
AHRQ-funded; HS022990.
Citation: Heerman WJ, Taylor JL, Wallston KA .
Parenting self-efficacy, parent depression, and healthy childhood behaviors in a low-income minority population: a cross-sectional analysis.
Matern Child Health J 2017 May;21(5):1156-65. doi: 10.1007/s10995-016-2214-7.
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Keywords: Children/Adolescents, Family Health and History, Depression, Racial and Ethnic Minorities, Low-Income