Jill Starkes|Christiane Poulin|S. Kisely
Unmet Need for the Treatment of Depression in Atlantic Canada
Dalhousie University|Dalhousie University|Dalhousie University
people depression receive treatment even though effective interventions available populationbased data assist health service planners improve access mental health services study aimed examine determinants untreated depression canadas atlantic provincesthis study used data canadian community health survey cycle 11 logistic regression models explored prevalence depression associated patterns mental health service use among population subgroupsof respondents 73 experienced major depression previous year measured composite international diagnostic interview short form individuals following characteristics increased risk depression female sex widowed separated divorced marital status low income 2 comorbid medical conditions 40 respondents probable depression reported consultation condition general practitioner mental health specialist less onequarter atlantic canadians depression reported receiving levels care consistent practice guidelines vulnerable groups including older individuals people low levels education living rural areas significantly less likely receive treatment either primary specialty carethese findings suggest inequitable access services need target interventions atrisk populations raising awareness among public health care providers health systems atlantic region must work toward achieving consistent longitudinal care larger proportion individuals suffering depression studying underlying factors service use among underserved groups