Antidepressant use patterns in the naturalistic setting: Evidence from the United States

1997 ◽  
Vol 42 (1) ◽  
pp. 84S
Author(s):  
T.R. Hylan ◽  
W.H. Crown ◽  
L. Meneades ◽  
C. Melfi ◽  
T.W. Croghan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
The United States ◽  
Use Patterns ◽  
Naturalistic Setting ◽  
Antidepressant Use

Bicycle Helmet Use Patterns Among Children

PEDIATRICS ◽  
1996 ◽  
Vol 97 (2) ◽  
pp. 166-173 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gregory B. Rodgers
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Geographic Location ◽  
Personal Characteristics ◽  
The United States ◽  
National Sample ◽  
Medical Attention ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Helmet Use ◽  
Use Patterns

Objective. To describe and evaluate the helmet use patterns of children younger than 15 years of age in the United States. Methods. A national telephone survey of bicycle riders was conducted by means of the Mitofsky-Waksberg method of random-digit dialing, a survey method intended to give all telephone numbers in the continental United States an equal probability of selection. Based on information collected in the survey, a logistic regression model was used to determine and quantify the factors associated with helmet use. Results. Information was collected on the bicycle and helmet use patterns of a national sample of 399 children younger than 15 years of age who rode bicycles during the year preceding the survey. This sample projects to the approximately 26.4 million children who are estimated to have ridden bicycles in 1991. About 26% of all child riders owned or had the use of bicycle helmets, and about 15% were reported to have used their helmets all or more than half of the time when riding. Information is provided on the reasons the children did or did not wear helmets. The logistic regression analysis shows that helmet use by children is systematically related to their personal characteristics (eg, age and whether they had previously had bicycle-related accidents requiring medical attention), riding patterns (eg, riding surface), and household demographic characteristics (eg, geographic location and whether household members had attended college). Conclusions. Helmet use rates among children remain low. Less than one fifth of the children who rode bicycles wore helmets all or more than half of the time in 1991. However, based on comparisons with earlier studies, the results of the analysis suggest that helmet use rates have been rising.

Real-world use patterns of olanzapine long-acting injection in the United States: comparison to the recommended dosing strategy

2013 ◽  
Vol 29 (11) ◽  
pp. 1533-1537 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael G. Case ◽  
Jamie L. Karagianis ◽  
Kory J. Schuh ◽  
Vicki Poole Hoffmann
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Real World ◽  
The United States ◽  
Use Patterns ◽  
Dosing Strategy ◽  
Long Acting

The Risks Associated With Maternal Antidepressant Use During the Prenatal and Postnatal Stages of Development

2010 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 86-98
Author(s):  
Jeanne M. Stolzer
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Maternal Depression ◽  
Rare Condition ◽  
The United States ◽  
Assessment Tools ◽  
Published Data ◽  
Scientific Validity ◽  
Nursing Mothers ◽  
History Of ◽  
Antidepressant Use

Over the past decade, maternal antidepressant use has skyrocketed in the United States. Maternal depression, which was once categorized as an extremely rare condition, is now the leading cause of disability in American women aged 18 to 44 (Stewart, 2005). In spite of the published data that document the risks associated with antidepressant use in maternal and pediatric populations, physicians throughout the United States continue to prescribe these drugs to pregnant and lactating women. Never before in the history of humankind have we witnessed the intentional drugging of pregnant women and nursing mothers in order to alleviate specific emotional feelings. This unprecedented drugging of maternal populations has led many in the scientific community to question the reliability of current-day depression assessments, as many scholars have pointed out that the available assessment tools are highly subjective and lack scientific validity. The goal of this article is to offer a scientifically sound alternative to the current medical model’s definition and treatment of maternal depression and to explore the historical, neurological, hormonal, familial, political, economical, and cultural correlates that have been associated with maternal depression in the United States.

scholarly journals Impact of Antidepressant Use on Healthcare Utilization among Individuals with Type 2 Diabetes and Depression Symptoms in the United States: Sociodemographic, Clinical, and Behavioral Factors Matter

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (9) ◽  
pp. 1904
Author(s):  
Ammena Binsaleh ◽  
Alexandra Perez ◽  
Ioana Popovici ◽  
Silvia Rabionet
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Healthcare Utilization ◽  
Access To Health Care ◽  
The United States ◽  
Depression Symptoms ◽  
Behavioral Factors ◽  
Antidepressant Use

Individuals with diabetes are twice as likely to struggle from depressive symptoms than individuals without diabetes. However, this joint condition is undertreated in nearly two-thirds of patients. Failure to monitor the comorbidity may lead to suboptimal therapy. This study evaluated the association of antidepressant use with healthcare utilization in a national sample of patients with type 2 diabetes and depression symptoms in the United States. It further assessed the differences in sociodemographic, clinical, and behavioral factors between those who use antidepressants and those who do not. This study was a secondary data analysis using the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) for the period 2005–2014. To assess if there were significant differences in sociodemographic, clinical, and behavioral factors between those who were taking antidepressants or not, Chi Square and independent t-tests were used. To assess if there was a significant association between antidepressant use and healthcare utilization, univariate and multivariate regression analyses were conducted. Of the 955 participants, only 33% were on antidepressants. There were significant differences in sociodemographic, clinical, and behavioral factors among those who used antidepressants and those who did not. Regardless of antidepressant use, the study population had access to health care. Those on antidepressants had fewer diabetes specialists’ visits and more mental health care. There might be underlying health care disparities related to the use of, and access to, antidepressants. Further studies are needed to comprehensively explore the management of these comorbidities.

scholarly journals Antidepressant Use in Black and White Populations in the United States

2008 ◽  
Vol 59 (10) ◽  
pp. 1131-1138 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hector M. González ◽  
Thomas Croghan ◽  
Brady West ◽  
David Williams ◽  
Randolph Nesse ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
The United States ◽  
Black And White ◽  
Antidepressant Use
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