Predictors of depression in women.
The identification of depression in women is a challenge for nurses. Case finding for health promotion can be performed when risk factors are identified, when a determination of symptoms using DSM III-R2 criteria is made, and when the clients are referred for appropriate interventions. The referring nurse can be a support system while the client is in the initial phases of intervention. Nurses can have a major role in the identification of and planning of treatment for women who are depressed or at risk for depression.
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College of Nursing, Seton Hall University, South Orange, New Jersey.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D002648:Child; D003466:Cultural Characteristics; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000451:nursing / Q000523:psychology; D005260:Female; D005783:Gender Identity; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D012307:Risk Factors; D016387:Women's Health