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Rural Residents’ Depressive Symptoms and Help-Seeking Preferences: Opportunities for Church-Based Intervention Development

verfasst von: Addie Weaver, Joseph Himle, Mark Elliott, Jessica Hahn, Deborah Bybee

Erschienen in: Journal of Religion and Health | Ausgabe 5/2019

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Abstract

This study examines rural residents’ depressive symptoms, helps seeking preferences and perceptions of a church-based group depression intervention, informing feasibility of adapting evidence-based treatment for delivery in rural churches. A cross-sectional survey was administered to 100 members of 2 churches in a rural Midwestern community; 63 congregants responded. Depression was assessed via the Patient Health Questionnaire-9. Descriptive analyses were performed, and 12.9% of respondents screened positive for depression. Another 25% reported mild symptomatology. Respondents preferred informal help seeking, although reported more openness to formal providers to address others’ depression. Results suggest receptivity to church-based treatment. Almost two-third of respondents reported they would consider attending a church-based group depression intervention, 80% would recommend it to a friend in need, and 60% indicated it would benefit their community. Delivering evidence-based depression treatment within church settings may provide a viable option for increasing access to care in this rural community.

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Titel: Rural Residents’ Depressive Symptoms and Help-Seeking Preferences: Opportunities for Church-Based Intervention Development
verfasst von: Addie Weaver
Joseph Himle
Mark Elliott
Jessica Hahn
Deborah Bybee
Publikationsdatum: 05.04.2019
Verlag: Springer US
Erschienen in: Journal of Religion and Health / Ausgabe 5/2019
Print ISSN: 0022-4197
Elektronische ISSN: 1573-6571
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10943-019-00807-9

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