Yuri Jang|Amber M. Gum|David A. Chiriboga
Knowledge of Depression Among Korean American Older Adults
University of South Florida|University of South Florida|University of South Florida
present study explored knowledge depression factors predict knowledge sample korean american older adults n 675 compared published results knowledge depression present sample generally low participants provided average 426 correct answers 12item depression late life quiz 9 items 50 participants provided incorrect answers multivariate linear regression acculturation 12 p 01 depressive symptoms 09 p 05 significant predictors knowledge individuals lower levels acculturation less knowledge depression interesting finding higher levels depressive symptoms exhibited poorer knowledge depression study findings emphasized need educational interventions provided order improve mental health literacy korean american older adults