Date of Presentation
5-4-2023 12:00 AM
College
School of Osteopathic Medicine
Poster Abstract
Background: The incidence and prevalence of major depressive disorder has been increasing worldwide, in the United States of America, and on a local level. The population of Ocean County, New Jersey, a predominantly Caucasian, female, middle-aged population, may be at increased risk of developing major depressive disorder.
Purpose: To explore the social determinants of health and risk factors for major depressive disorder for female patients aged 18 or older living in Ocean County, New Jersey.
Methods: This literature review mainly used PubMed and Scopus for journal articles and utilized governmental databases for additional population data.
Results: Analyses conducted on social determinants of health revealed that access to healthcare and attaining higher education were protective factors. Overall, being female, middle-aged, developing comorbid substance use (alcohol or drug use), and being socially isolated were associated with increased risk of developing major depressive disorder. The COVID-19 pandemic has been observed to worsen incidence of major depressive disorder.
Conclusion: This research has shown that social determinants of health and risk factors impact the incidence of major depressive disorder in Ocean County, New Jersey. Further research will need to be conducted to further stratify risk in additional counties.
Keywords
New Jersey, Young Adult, Adult, Social Determinants of Health, Risk Factors, Women, Major Depressive Disorder
Disciplines
Health Services Research | Medicine and Health | Medicine and Health Sciences | Mental Disorders | Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms | Psychiatric and Mental Health | Psychiatry | Public Health Education and Promotion | Women's Health
Document Type
Poster
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Health Services Research Commons, Medicine and Health Commons, Mental Disorders Commons, Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Commons, Psychiatric and Mental Health Commons, Psychiatry Commons, Public Health Education and Promotion Commons, Women's Health Commons
Exploring Risk Factors for Major Depressive Disorder for Female Patients Aged 18 or Older Living in Ocean County, New Jersey
Background: The incidence and prevalence of major depressive disorder has been increasing worldwide, in the United States of America, and on a local level. The population of Ocean County, New Jersey, a predominantly Caucasian, female, middle-aged population, may be at increased risk of developing major depressive disorder.
Purpose: To explore the social determinants of health and risk factors for major depressive disorder for female patients aged 18 or older living in Ocean County, New Jersey.
Methods: This literature review mainly used PubMed and Scopus for journal articles and utilized governmental databases for additional population data.
Results: Analyses conducted on social determinants of health revealed that access to healthcare and attaining higher education were protective factors. Overall, being female, middle-aged, developing comorbid substance use (alcohol or drug use), and being socially isolated were associated with increased risk of developing major depressive disorder. The COVID-19 pandemic has been observed to worsen incidence of major depressive disorder.
Conclusion: This research has shown that social determinants of health and risk factors impact the incidence of major depressive disorder in Ocean County, New Jersey. Further research will need to be conducted to further stratify risk in additional counties.