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A descriptive study of the prevalence of psychological distress and mental disorders in the Canadian population: comparison between low-income and non-low-income populations.
- Source :
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Chronic diseases in Canada [Chronic Dis Can] 2010 Jun; Vol. 30 (3), pp. 84-94. - Publication Year :
- 2010
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Abstract
- Objective: This descriptive study compares rates of high psychological distress and mental disorders between low-income and non-low-income populations in Canada.<br />Methods: Data were collected through the Canadian Community Health Survey - Mental Health and Well-being (CCHS 1.2), which surveyed 36 984 Canadians aged 15 or over; 17.9% (n = 6620) was classified within the low-income population using the Low Income Measure. The K-10 was used to measure psychological distress and the CIDI for assessing mental disorders.<br />Results: One out of 5 Canadians reported high psychological distress, and 1 out of 10 reported at least one of the five mental disorders surveyed or substance abuse. Women, single, separated or divorced respondents, non-immigrants and Aboriginal Canadians were more likely to report suffering from psychological distress or from mental disorders and substance abuse. Rates of reported psychological distress and of mental disorders and substance abuse were much higher in low-income populations, and these differences were statistically consistent in most of the sociodemographic strata.<br />Conclusion: This study helps determine the vulnerable groups in mental health for which prevention and promotion programs could be designed.
- Subjects :
- Adolescent
Adult
Age Distribution
Aged
Canada epidemiology
Confidence Intervals
Cross-Sectional Studies
Depressive Disorder diagnosis
Depressive Disorder psychology
Ethnicity statistics & numerical data
Female
Health Surveys
Humans
Male
Mental Disorders diagnosis
Mental Disorders psychology
Middle Aged
Prevalence
Risk Factors
Severity of Illness Index
Sex Distribution
Socioeconomic Factors
Stress, Psychological
Substance-Related Disorders psychology
Young Adult
Depressive Disorder epidemiology
Life Style
Mental Disorders epidemiology
Poverty
Substance-Related Disorders epidemiology
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1481-8523
- Volume :
- 30
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Chronic diseases in Canada
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 20609292