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Prevalence and correlates of DSM-IV-TR major depressive disorder, self-reported diagnosed depression and current depressive symptoms among adults in Germany

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Maske, Ulrike E., Buttery, Amanda K., Beesdo-Baum, Katja, Riedel-Heller, Steffi, Hapke, Ulfert, Busch, Markus A.·2016·Journal of Affective Disorders

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Background While standardized diagnostic interviews using established criteria are the gold standard for assessing depression, less time consuming measures of depression and depressive symptoms are commonly used in large population health surveys. We examine the prevalence and health-related correlates of three depression measures among adults aged 18-79 years in Germany.Methods Using cross-sectional data from the national German Health Interview and Examination Survey for Adults (DEGS1) (n=7987) and its mental health module (DEGS1-MH) (n=4483), we analysed prevalence and socio-demographic and health-related correlates of (a) major depressive disorder (MDD) established by Composite International Diagnostic Interview (CIDI) using DSM-IV-TR criteria (CIDI-MDD) in the last 12 months, (b) self-reported physician or psychotherapist diagnosed depression in the last 12 months, and (c) current depressive symptoms in the last two weeks (PHQ-9, score ≥10).Results Prevalence of 12-month CIDI-MDD was 4.2% in men and 9.9% in women. Prevalence of 12-month self-reported health professional-diagnosed depression was 3.8% and 8.1% and of current depressive symptoms 6.1% and 10.2% in men and women, respectively. Case-overlap between measures was only moderate (32-45%). In adjusted multivariable analyses, depression according to all three measures was associated with lower self-rated health, lower physical and social functioning, higher somatic comorbidity (except for women with 12-month CIDI-MDD), more sick leave and higher health service utilization.Limitations Persons with severe depression may be underrepresented. Associations between CIDI-MDD and correlates and overlap with other measures may be underestimated due to time lag between DEGS1 and DEGS1-MH.Conclusions Prevalence and identified cases varied between these three depression measures, but all measures were consistently associated with a wide range of adverse health outcomes.

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Authors
Maske, U. E., Buttery, A. K., Beesdo-Baum, K., Riedel-Heller, S., Hapke, U., & Busch, M. A.
Affiliations
  • Robert Koch Institute (DE)
  • King's College London (GB)
  • Leipzig University (DE)
Corresponding author
Busch, Markus A.
Venue
Journal of Affective Disorders
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Published
2016-01
Volume
190
Pages
167-177
ISSN
0165-0327 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W2154986453
Cited by
120
References
66
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FWCI
16.95
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
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  • Journal of Affective Disorders (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • Publication server of the Robert Koch Institute (Robert Kock Institute) (submittedVersion)
Funders
  • Technische Universität Dresden
  • Bundesministerium für Gesundheit (54401, 1368-1124, 1501/544 01)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Mental Health Treatment and Access
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Experimental and Cognitive Psychology › Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Pharmacology › Treatment of Major Depression
Keywords
major depressive disorder, depression prevalence, depressive symptoms, sex differences in depression, self-rated health, physical function, social functioning, somatic comorbidity, sick leave, health care utilization
MeSH terms
Adult, Aged, Cross-Sectional Studies, Depression, Depressive Disorder, Major, Major Depressive Disorder, Female, Germany, Health Surveys, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Comorbidity, Prevalence, Sex Distribution, Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Young Adult, Self Report

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