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1 to 2 of 2 Research Studies DisplayedAbdus S, Zuvekas SH
AHRQ Author: Abdus S, Zuvekas SH
Racial/ethnic differences in the relationship between obesity and depression treatment.
This study examined the relationship between obesity and the treatment of depression across racial/ethnic subgroups, controlling for depressive symptoms, self-rated mental health, health status, and socioeconomic characteristics. It found that the association between obesity and depression-related medication was significant for white women but not for black or Hispanic women. The results for men were, in general, mixed and inconsistent.
AHRQ-authored.
Citation: Abdus S, Zuvekas SH .
Racial/ethnic differences in the relationship between obesity and depression treatment.
J Behav Health Serv Res 2015 Oct;42(4):486-503. doi: 10.1007/s11414-014-9391-1..
Keywords: Obesity, Depression, Social Determinants of Health, Racial and Ethnic Minorities, Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS)
Atkins EV, Sambamoorthi U, Bhattacharya R
Variations of depression treatment among women with hypertension.
This study examined depression treatment patterns among women with hypertension utilizing the Medical Expenditures Panel Survey (MEPS), a nationally representative survey of families and individuals, their medical providers, and employers across the United States. It found that 23.9 percent had no depression treatment, 56.8 percent had antidepressant use only, and 19.3 percent had psychotherapy with or without antidepressants.
AHRQ-funded; HS018622.
Citation: Atkins EV, Sambamoorthi U, Bhattacharya R .
Variations of depression treatment among women with hypertension.
Health Care Women Int 2015;36(6):730-50. doi: 10.1080/07399332.2015.1005303..
Keywords: Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS), Depression, Blood Pressure, Women, Behavioral Health