Factors associated with depression among individuals with chronic fatigue syndrome: findings from a nationally representative survey

摘要: OBJECTIVES: Most previous research regarding chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) and depression has relied on clinical samples. The current determined the prevalence correlates of among individuals with CFS in a community sample. METHODS: nationally representative Canadian Community Health Survey, conducted 2000/2001, included an unweighted sample size 1045 who reported diagnosis had complete data depression. Respondents were depressed (n = 369) compared to those not 676). Chi-square analyses, t-tests logistic regression conducted. RESULTS: Thirty-six per cent depressed. Among CFS, was associated lower levels mastery self-esteem. In odds higher for females, younger respondents, incomes food insecurity whose activities limited by pain. Two five consulted any mental health professional preceding year. Twenty-two respondents seriously considered suicide past Individuals particularly heavy users family physicians, average 11.1 visits annually (95% confidence interval 10.7, 11.6). CONCLUSION: It is important clinicians assess suicidal ideation their patients reporting moderate severe pain, low inadequate social support. Language: en