ArticleSocial psychiatry and psychiatric epidemiology2019
Prevalence of psychological distress, depression and suicidal ideation in an indigenous population in Panamá.
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- Prevalence of food insecurity and association with mental health in an indigenous population in Panamá.Public health nutrition · 2021Article
- Multi-ethnic validation of 15-item Geriatric Depression Scale in Chile.Psicologia, reflexao e critica : revista semestral do Departamento de Psicologia da UFRGS · 2020Article
- Profiles of suicide attempted in children and adolescents.Jornal de pediatriaArticle
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Abstract
objectiveThe aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of serious psychological distress (SPD), depression, and suicidal ideation in an adult Indigenous population in Panamá.
methodsData were collected from 211 Kuna adults using a paper-based survey. Depression and suicidal ideation were measured using the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9), and SPD was measured using the Kessler-6. Univariate analyses were used to describe demographic variables, followed by chi
resultsWithin the sample surveyed, 6.2% (95% CI 3.4-10.4) reported serious psychological distress, 32.0% (95% CI 25.7-38.9) reported depression, and 22.9% (95% CI 17.4-29.1) reported suicidal ideation. Significant demographic differences existed with 14% of individuals between the age of 60-90 and 17% of individuals with no education reporting SPD. Women were nearly 5 times more likely to report depression than men (OR 4.90, 95% CI 1.27-19.00) and those with higher incomes were less likely to report depression (OR 0.32, 95% CI 0.13-0.78).
conclusionHigh levels of depression, SPD, and suicidal ideation were present in an Indigenous Kuna community in Panamá. Women and individuals with low income were more likely to report depression, and SPD was more common in older individuals and those with low levels of education. Suicidal ideation was high across all demographic factors, suggesting that a community-wide program to address suicide may be warranted.
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