title: The point prevalence of depression and associated sociodemographic correlates in the general population of Latvia.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To determine the point prevalence of depression in the general Latvian population and to explore the associated sociodemographic characteristics.
  
  
  METHODS
  The study was part of the cross-sectional survey on the general population on substance use in Latvia in 2011. It consisted of face-to-face interviews of a randomised stratified multi-stage probability sample. In total, 4493 persons were included, aged between 15 and 64. To assess depression, the participants were interviewed using the Patient Health Questionnaire-9; a score of ≥10 was defined as indicating the presence of a depressive episode. Socio-demographic, subjective health status and alcohol use were assessed using the structured interviews. Logistic regression models were applied to analyze data.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The point prevalence of depression was 6.7%. The odds of having depression were higher in females, in urban dwellers (though not in the capital city, Riga), in persons with non-Latvian ethnicity, with alcohol dependence, with poor subjective health status and having a dissatisfaction with life. Limitations. Cross-sectional nature of the sampling and the symptom scale used for the assessment of depression.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The point prevalence of depression in Latvia is within the European average. Certain socio-demographic and health related factors are associated with higher risk of morbidity with depression.
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychiatry and Narcology, Riga Stradins University, Tvaika street 2, LV-1005, Riga, Latvia. Electronic address: erancans@latnet.lv.
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Rancans
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychiatry and Narcology, Riga Stradins University, Tvaika street 2, LV-1005, Riga, Latvia. Electronic address: vrublevskaja@inbox.lv.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Vrublevska
authors.affiliation: Philosophy and Sociology Institute, University of Latvia, Akademijas laukums 1, LV-1027, Riga, Latvia. Electronic address: sigita@petijums.lv.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Snikere
authors.affiliation: Philosophy and Sociology Institute, University of Latvia, Akademijas laukums 1, LV-1027, Riga, Latvia. Electronic address: ilzek@petijums.lv.
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Koroleva
authors.affiliation: Philosophy and Sociology Institute, University of Latvia, Akademijas laukums 1, LV-1027, Riga, Latvia. Electronic address: marcis@petijums.lv.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Trapencieris
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D003863:Depression / Q000453:epidemiology*; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000453:epidemiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007844:Latvia / Q000453:epidemiology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D015995:Prevalence; D055815:Young Adult
keywords: Depression; General population; Interviews; Point prevalence; Sociodemographic factors