Key result
Nonacceptance of newly prescribed SSRI treatment was significantly associated with a low level of education (OR 2.6; 95% CI 1.1-5.9) and reporting nonspecific symptoms (OR 2.7; 95% CI 1.4-5.5).
Why the study?
What are the characteristics and reasons associated with nonacceptance of newly started SSRI treatment?
Population
185 patients who presented a prescription from a general practitioner for a newly started selective…
Comparison
Selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitor treatment vs Accepters vs Nonaccepters
Design
Cohort
Authors
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May flag patients at risk for SSRI nonacceptance; hypothesis-generating for adherence interventions.
Observational (n=185)
Yes
What are the characteristics and reasons associated with nonacceptance of newly started SSRI treatment?
Odds Ratio: 2.6 (95% CI 1.1–5.9)
Nonacceptance of newly prescribed SSRIs is common and associated with lower education, nonspecific symptoms, and fear or occurrence of adverse effects.
Geffen et al. (2007) conducted an observational in Newly prescribed SSRI treatment (n=185). Low level of education vs. Higher level of education was evaluated on Nonacceptance of SSRI treatment (filling only one prescription) (OR 2.6, 95% CI 1.1-5.9). Nonacceptance of newly prescribed SSRI treatment was significantly associated with a low level of education (OR 2.6; 95% CI 1.1-5.9) and reporting nonspecific symptoms (OR 2.7; 95% CI 1.4-5.5).
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