Self-Rated Depression and Physician-Diagnosed Depression and Anxiety in Florida Adults: Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, 2006
2009

Depression and Anxiety in Florida Adults

Sample size: 10283 publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Fan Amy Z., Strine Tara W., Jiles Ruth, Mokdad Ali H., Huang Youjie, Murray Melissa R., Musingo Senyoni

Primary Institution: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Hypothesis

To determine the prevalence and correlates of self-reported symptoms of depression and physician-diagnosed depression and anxiety in Florida adults.

Conclusion

Depression and anxiety are linked to sociodemographic disadvantages and chronic health conditions.

Supporting Evidence

  • Approximately 9% of Florida adults experienced current depression.
  • About 44% of respondents with current depression had not had a diagnosis of depression.
  • Current depression was associated with being a woman, young, previously married or never married, and unemployed.

Takeaway

Many people in Florida feel depressed, but a lot of them haven't been told by a doctor that they have depression. This means some people might not be getting the help they need.

Methodology

The study used data from the 2006 Florida Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, which surveyed noninstitutionalized adults through random-digit dialing.

Potential Biases

Self-reported data may lead to underreporting or misreporting of depression and anxiety symptoms.

Limitations

The study relied on self-reported data, which may be subject to recall bias, and the sample may not represent all adults in Florida.

Participant Demographics

The study included a diverse group of Florida adults, with variations in sex, race, education, and employment status.

Statistical Information

Statistical Significance

p<0.05

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