@article{ref1,
title="Predictors of treatment utilization in major depression",
journal="Archives of suicide research",
year="2011",
author="Alonzo, Dana M. and Harkavy-Friedman, Jill M. and Stanley, Barbara and Burke, Ainsley and Mann, J. John and Oquendo, Maria A.",
volume="15",
number="2",
pages="160-171",
abstract="Suicide attempters with major depression are at risk for repeat attempts and often do not utilize treatment. Identifying predictors of treatment non-utilization could inform interventions to motivate treatment use and reduce suicide risk in major depression. Two hundred and seventy three participants with a major depressive episode as part of a major depressive disorder or bipolar disorder, were assessed for socio-demographic and clinical characteristics at baseline and again 1 year later to identify predictors of treatment utilization. Treatment utilization rate was high 1 year after initial evaluation (72.5%). Severity of baseline depression, baseline treatment status, and education were associated with treatment utilization at 1 year. Interventions focused on increasing knowledge about depression and treatment efficacy may improve treatment adherence when treating depression.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1381-1118",
doi="10.1080/13811118.2011.566052",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13811118.2011.566052"
}