@article{ref1,
title="Depression and SES in women from Appalachia",
journal="Journal of rural mental health",
year="2013",
author="Post, Douglas M. and Gehlert, Sarah and Hade, Erinn M. and Reiter, Paul L. and Ruffin, Mack and Paskett, Electra D.",
volume="37",
number="1",
pages="2-15",
abstract="Depression is a common, costly, and debilitating condition, particularly in rural areas. One of the factors commonly linked to depression is low socioeconomic status (SES). The primary aim of our study was to test a model of the relationship between SES and depression in a sample of women from Appalachia, Ohio. Approximately one third of the sample was depressed. The association between SES and depression varied by smoking status; adjusted odds were nearly eight times higher for smokers with low versus high SES, OR 8.0; 95% CI [2.6, 24.6]. Women who had insurance other than private insurance and those who were not satisfied with their current financial situation had close to twice the odds of an increased depression score. <br><br>FINDINGS suggested a strong relationship between low SES and depression, particularly among female smokers. A concerted research effort focused on community-based, cost-effective interventions to reduce depression in this region is warranted.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1935-942X",
doi="10.1037/rmh0000001",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/rmh0000001"
}