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- JANKO KERSNIK
- Department of family medicine, University Ljubljana
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- High prevalence
- High prevalence among primary care users
- 50% of primary care users was expected
- To clarify the characteristics of patients with mental disorders
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- Cross-sectional study
- Sample of family practice attenders
- Structured self-administered questionnaire
- Short Duke-AD questionnaire
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- 82,1% response rate
- The responses ranged from 0 to 14 points, mean 4,8 points (SD 2,8
points)
- 49,4% 5 or more points
- Females higher prevalence (51,5% vs. 45,5%; p=0,02
- Under 45 years - females had 30% higher probability; p=0,003
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- Higher number of symptoms:
- Lower education level (p<0,001)
- Presence of chronic condition (p<0,001)
- Experiencing nervousness in recent year Ô 2,42 times higher probability (C.I. 2,15 - 2,73;
p<0,001)
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- High prevalence
- Predictors: Female gender (age < 45), lower educational levels or having
a chronic condition
- Active early detection
- Further studies and interventions
- Guidelines
- Emphasise on appropriate communication skills
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