Table 2 Differences between respondents with and without referral to mental health care
No referral | Referred | Total | OR (95% CI) | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
N (%) | 145 (42.2%) | 199 (57.8%) | 344(100%) | N/A | N/A |
Stopped two or more antidepressants | 10 (6.9%) | 23 (11.6%) | 33 (9.6%) | 1.76 (0.81 - 3.83) | 0.147 |
Perceived need for (more) psychotherapy/counselling | 59 (40.7%) | 118 (59.3%) | 177 (51.5%) | 2.12 (1.37 - 3.28) | 0.001 |
Perceived need for (more) treatment other than psychotherapy/counselling | 81 (55.9%) | 110 (55.3%) | 191 (55.5%) | 0.98 (0.64 - 1.50) | 0.914 |
More than 12 months with depression in past two years | 31 (21.4%) | 63 (31.7%) | 94 (27.3%) | 1.70 (1.04 - 2.80) | 0.035 |
Suicidal ideations past week or suicide attempt ever | 35 (24.5%) | 79 (39.7%) | 114 (33.3%) | 2.03 (1.26 - 3.27) | 0.003 |
Age* | 47.10 (11.93) | 44.32 (11.48) | 45.49 (11.74) | N/A | 0.031 |
Gender, male | 38 (26.2%) | 65 (32.7%) | 103 (29.9%) | 0.73 (0.46 - 1.18) | 0.197 |
Chronic diseases | 102 (70.3%) | 127 (63.8%) | 229 (66.6%) | 0.74 (0.47 - 1.18) | 0.205 |
Comorbid anxiety disorder past year | 89 (61.4%) | 128 (64.3%) | 217 (63.1%) | 1.13 (0.73 - 1.77) | 0.577 |
Years of experience as a GP* | 18.21 (10.49) | 19.89 (9.88) | 19.18 (10.16) | N/A | 0.133 |
Special interest in depression | 40 (29.9%) | 52 (27.8%) | 92 (28.7%) | 0.91 (0.56 - 1.48) | 0.690 |
Presence of mental health professional in GP practice | 101 (69.7%) | 147 (73.9%) | 248 (72.1%) | 1.23 (0.77 - 1.98) | 0.390 |