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Religious affiliation and major depression.

K G Meador1, H G Koenig, D C Hughes

  • 1Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee 37232.

Hospital & Community Psychiatry
|December 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary

Pentecostal affiliation is linked to a higher risk of major depression. This study found Pentecostals were three times more likely to experience depression, even after accounting for other factors.

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Area of Science:

  • Epidemiology
  • Psychiatry
  • Sociology of Religion

Background:

  • Major depression is a significant public health concern.
  • Understanding the role of religious affiliation in mental health is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between religious affiliation and the prevalence of major depression.
  • To determine if specific religious groups have a higher likelihood of experiencing major depression.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized data from the Duke Epidemiologic Catchment Area survey.
  • Analyzed a sample of 2,850 adults across six religious affiliation categories.
  • Employed statistical methods to control for psychosocial factors.

Main Results:

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  • The six-month prevalence of major depression was 5.4% among Pentecostals, compared to 1.7% in the overall sample.
  • Pentecostals exhibited a three-fold increased likelihood of major depression, even after adjusting for covariates.
  • No significant differences were observed for other religious affiliations compared to the general sample.

Conclusions:

  • Religious affiliation, specifically Pentecostalism, is associated with an elevated risk of major depression.
  • Further research is necessary to elucidate the complex interplay between religion and mental health outcomes.
  • Findings highlight the need for culturally sensitive mental health interventions.