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Factors associated with self‐reported history of depression diagnosis among cancer survivors aged 18 years and over in the U nited S tates
Author(s) -
Gerbi Gemechu B.,
Ivory Stranjae,
ArchieBooker Elaine,
Claridy Mechelle D.,
MilesRichardson Stephanie
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
psycho‐oncology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.41
H-Index - 137
eISSN - 1099-1611
pISSN - 1057-9249
DOI - 10.1002/pon.4770
Subject(s) - depression (economics) , medicine , behavioral risk factor surveillance system , logistic regression , socioeconomic status , demography , cancer , risk factor , gerontology , psychiatry , environmental health , population , sociology , economics , macroeconomics
Abstract Objective According to the American Cancer Society, 25% of cancer survivors in the United States develop depression. The objective of this study is to assess factors associated with self‐reported history of depression diagnosis among cancer survivors aged ≥18 years in the United States. Methods Data were analyzed from the 2014 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (N = 6079). The Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System collects data about US residents regarding their health‐related risk behaviors and events, chronic health conditions, and use of preventive services. Respondents were considered to have a history of depression diagnosis if they answered yes to the question “Has a doctor or other health care provider EVER told you that you have a depressive disorder, including depression, major depression, dysthymia, or minor depression?” Bivariate and multivariable logistic regression analyses were conducted to assess factors associated with depression in cancer survivors. Analyses were conducted using SAS 9.4. Results After adjusting for demographic and socioeconomic factors, females (AOR: 1.70; 95% CI, 1.50‐1.97); those with an annual household income of $24 999 or less (AOR: 2.48; 95% CI, 1.95‐3.16); $25 000 to $49 999 (AOR: 1.62; 95% CI, 1.31‐2.02), and $50 000 to $74 999 (AOR: 1.35; 95% CI, 1.10‐1.71); those who were not married (AOR = 1.37; 95% CI, 1.17‐1.60); and those who perceived their health as poor (AOR = 2.33; 95% CI, 2.01‐2.70), were significantly more likely to report a diagnosis of depression. Conclusions The results indicate that gender, income, marital status, and perceived health status were associated with self‐reported depression among cancer survivors aged ≥18 years in the United States.