scholarly journals Neighborhood Safety and Major Depressive Disorder in a National Sample of Black Youth; Gender by Ethnic Differences

Children ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shervin Assari ◽  
Cleopatra Caldwell
Keyword(s):  
Major Depressive Disorder ◽  
Depressive Disorder ◽  
Ethnic Differences ◽  
Black Youth ◽  
National Sample ◽  
Neighborhood Safety ◽  
Major Depressive

scholarly journals Major Depressive Disorder in Long-Term Cancer Survivors: Analysis of the National Comorbidity Survey Replication

2009 ◽  
Vol 27 (25) ◽  
pp. 4130-4134 ◽  
Author(s):  
William F. Pirl ◽  
Joseph Greer ◽  
Jennifer S. Temel ◽  
Beow Y. Yeap ◽  
Stephen E. Gilman
Keyword(s):  
Major Depressive Disorder ◽  
Depressive Disorder ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
National Sample ◽  
Major Depressive ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Cancer History ◽  
National Comorbidity Survey Replication ◽  
National Comorbidity Survey

Purpose Prior research is mixed as to whether long-term cancer survivors (LCSs) have higher rates of depression than the general population. This is the first study to compare the rates of major depressive disorder (MDD) between LCSs and people without cancer histories in a nationally representative cross-sectional multistage cluster survey sample, the National Comorbidity Survey-Replication (NCS-R). Methods Between 2001 and 2003, face-to-face interviews were conducted for the NCS-R in a national sample of 9,282 people, of whom 5,692 were assessed for a history of cancer. Participants with cancer diagnoses at least 5 years before the interview were considered LCSs. Survivors of childhood cancers were excluded. Comparing LCSs to those without a cancer history, odds ratios for having a MDD episode in the last 12 months before interview were obtained using multiple logistic regression controlling for demographic and medical variables. Differences in characteristics of those MDD episodes were also compared between groups. Results Of participants age 23 years or older, 243 LCSs and 4,890 adults without a cancer history were identified in the sample. Adjusting for demographic variables and medical comorbidities, LCSs did not have increased odds of MDD in the last 12 months, with an odds ratio of (OR) 0.99 (95% CI, 0.55 to 1.79). LCSs reported higher mean levels of impairment from MDD in their home, social, and work life, but these differences were not significant. Conclusion LCSs do not appear to have elevated rates of MDD. However, they may experience greater impairment from MDD compared to those without cancer. Longitudinal studies are needed to confirm these findings.

Prevalence and Correlates of Self-Reported ADD/ADHD in a Large National Sample of Canadian Adults

2015 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 191-200 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jacqueline Hesson ◽  
Ken Fowler
Keyword(s):  
Substance Use ◽  
Major Depressive Disorder ◽  
Anxiety Disorder ◽  
Depressive Disorder ◽  
National Sample ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Generalized Anxiety ◽  
Adhd Group ◽  
Prevalence Rates ◽  
Major Depressive

Objective: The objective of this study was to examine the prevalence and correlates of self-reported attention deficit disorder (ADD)/ADHD in Canadian adults. Method: Prevalence of self-reported ADD/ADHD was examined in a large national sample of Canadians ( n = 16,957). Demographic variables, lifetime, and current psychiatric comorbidities were then compared in a group of adults with self-reported ADD/ADHD ( n = 488) and an age- and gender-matched control group ( n = 488). Results: The prevalence of self-reported ADD/ADHD was 2.9%. Significantly higher lifetime and current prevalence rates of major depressive disorder, bipolar I and II disorders, generalized anxiety disorder, and substance use disorders were observed in the ADD/ADHD group compared with the control group. Within the ADD/ADHD group, lifetime and 12-month prevalence rates of major depressive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder were significantly higher in women, whereas lifetime and current rates of some substance use disorders were significantly higher in men. Conclusion: In a national sample of Canadian adults, self-reported ADD/ADHD was associated with significant psychiatric comorbidity. Gender differences were also noted.

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