Screening and follow-up for depression among Arab Americans

Dallo, Florence J.; Prabhakar, Deepak; Ruterbusch, Julie J.; Schwartz, Kendra; Peterson, Edward L.; Liu, Bin; Ahmedani, Brian K.

doi:10.1002/da.22817

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“…The difference in the prevalence of depression is caused by regional differences. In high-income countries, such as the proportion of elderly depression is 6.6% (the United States) [ 10 ] and 3.7% (Singapore) [ 11 ]. In contrast, the incidence of depression in the elderly in low-and middle-income countries is higher [ 12 ].…”

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Factors affecting the evolution of Chinese elderly depression: a cross-sectional study

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Background In the past decades, China’s rapid economic growth has been accompanied by rapid changes in lifestyle and an increasing prevalence of mental disorders. This study explored the changes and factors associated with depression among the elderly population of China from 2011 to 2018. Method Data were obtained from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study. The total sample size consists of 21,484 individuals aged ≥60 years, and the sample sizes in 2011, 2013, 2015 and 2018 were 5081, 4853, 5207, 6343, respectively. Depressive symptoms were measured by the 10-item Short-Form developed by the Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression. Result We found that the tendency in depression rate of the Chinese elderly from 2011 (36.8%) to 2018 (44.5%). The results showed poor health (OR = 3.553), ADL damage (OR = 2.010), multiple chronic diseases (OR = 1.287), and western (OR = 1.777) are risk factors for depression. Conclusion The rate of depression of the elderly people in China has risen dramatically. Therefore, additional steps to prevent, treat and care for the affected population are needed, Mental health prevention and treatment strategies should be incorporated into China’s public health policies in a timely manner to mitigate the serious economic burden caused by the increase of depression.

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Factors affecting the evolution of Chinese elderly depression: a cross-sectional study

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“…Despite the increase in mental health challenges that Muslims face these days, there is general hesitation in seeking professional mental health care. [112] Arab-Americans are less likely to be screened for depression, and are similarly less likely to follow up with a behavioral health specialist, but they are more likely to follow up with a primary care clinician [113] . Muslim immigrants specifically may face a different set of issues, including a lack of understanding of Western healthcare systems, misunderstanding of terms used to describe mental health symptoms and diagnoses, and certain beliefs or perceptions of healthcare treatment [114] .…”

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Towards a better understanding between non-Muslim primary care clinicians and Muslim patients: A literature review intended to reduce health care inequities in Muslim patients

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Kieu²,

El-Deyarbi³

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“…With most older adults having other comorbid chronic conditions that need to be addressed during primary care visits (38), there may be limited opportunities for early detection and screening for ADRD while addressing other health concerns (39). Existing literature has identi ed a wide range (5.5%-60%) of prevalence estimates for depressive symptoms among MENA individuals using community-based convenience samples (40)(41)(42), electronic health record data (43,44), and nationally representative samples (10,45). For example, using linked NHIS and MEPS data, Kindratt and colleagues reported that 38.2% of MENA adults ages 65 and older had depressive symptoms (10).…”

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Suspected undiagnosed ADRD among Middle Eastern and North African Americans

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Ajrouch

Zahodne

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Background ADRD underdiagnosis among minority populations is well-established and known to be more prevalent among women. Yet, it remains unclear if these patterns exist among Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) adults. We estimated ADRD underdiagnosis among MENA and other US- and foreign-born non-Hispanic Whites and compared sex-stratified results. Methods We linked 2000–2017 National Health Interview Survey and 2001–2018 Medical Expenditure Panel Survey data (ages > = 65 years, n = 23,981). Undiagnosed ADRD was suspected if participants reported cognitive limitations without corresponding ADRD diagnosis. Results Undiagnosed ADRD was highest among MENA adults (15.8%) compared to non-Hispanic Whites (US-born = 8.1%; foreign-born = 11.8%). MENA women had 2.52 times greater odds (95% CI = 1.31–4.84) of undiagnosed ADRD compared to US-born White women after adjusting for risk factors. Discussion This study contributes the first national estimates of undiagnosed ADRD among MENA adults. Continued research is needed to facilitate policy changes that more comprehensively address health disparities and related resource allocation.

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Screening and follow-up for depression among Arab Americans

Cited by 15 publications

References 30 publications

Factors affecting the evolution of Chinese elderly depression: a cross-sectional study

Factors affecting the evolution of Chinese elderly depression: a cross-sectional study

Towards a better understanding between non-Muslim primary care clinicians and Muslim patients: A literature review intended to reduce health care inequities in Muslim patients

Suspected undiagnosed ADRD among Middle Eastern and North African Americans

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