Key result
Comorbid diabetes in non-elderly Medicaid beneficiaries was associated with higher rates of depression diagnosis and antidepressant treatment, alongside racial disparities in care quality.
Why the study?
Does comorbid diabetes affect the rate of depression diagnosis and treatment among non-elderly Medicaid beneficiaries?
Population
Non-elderly Medicaid beneficiaries from Alabama, Georgia, New Jersey, and Wisconsin
Comparison
Presence of comorbid diabetes mellitus vs Patients without comorbid diabetes
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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May warrant integrated depression screening in diabetic Medicaid patients; leaves open drivers of racial disparities pending longitudinal confirmation.
Observational
Yes
Does comorbid diabetes affect the rate of depression diagnosis and treatment among non-elderly Medicaid beneficiaries?
Among Medicaid beneficiaries, comorbid diabetes is associated with higher rates of depression diagnosis and treatment, but significant racial disparities exist in the quality of mental health care provided.
Sambamoorthi et al. (2006) conducted an observational in Diabetes and Depression. Comorbid diabetes vs. Depression-diagnosed patients without diabetes was evaluated on Rate of depression diagnosis and antidepressant treatment. Comorbid diabetes in non-elderly Medicaid beneficiaries was associated with higher rates of depression diagnosis and antidepressant treatment, alongside racial disparities in care quality.
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