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Antidepressant prescription by general practitioners in the city of Olavarría, Argentina. Qualitative-quantitative

Gonzalo Emmanuel Barbosa Eyler1

  • 1Médico Especialista en Psiquiatría (UBA). Magister en Neuropsicofarmacología Clínica. Profesor Regular Adjunto de Terapéuticas y Farmacología y docente de Salud Mental, Depto. de Salud, Universidad Nacional de la Matanza (UNLaM), Argentina. Jefe de Trabajos Prácticos Regular. III Cátedra Farmacología, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Buenos Aires (UBA). gonzalobarbosaeyler@gmail.com.

Vertex (Buenos Aires, Argentina)
|April 16, 2025
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Most general practitioners in Olavarría, Argentina, manage depression, prescribing antidepressants due to limited access to psychiatrists. This highlights the crucial role of primary care in mental health services.

Area of Science:

  • Mental Health
  • Primary Care Medicine
  • Psychiatry

Context:

  • Depression is the most prevalent mental health condition, with primary care physicians being the first point of contact for affected patients.
  • Unequal distribution and scarcity of psychiatrists, particularly in rural areas, limit access to specialized mental health services.
  • Stigma surrounding psychiatry and the concentration of psychiatrists in private practice further exacerbate access issues.

Purpose:

  • To analyze how primary care physicians approach depression management.
  • To determine the rate of antidepressant prescription by general practitioners.
  • To identify factors influencing antidepressant prescription decisions in primary care settings.

Summary:

  • A descriptive, cross-sectional study involving 51 physicians (22 internists, 29 general practitioners) in Olavarría, Argentina, utilized semi-structured questionnaires and unstructured interviews.
Keywords:
depressiongeneral practitionersantidepressants

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  • Results indicate that 90.9% of internists and 76.6% of general practitioners in Olavarría provide medical treatment for patients experiencing depressive episodes.
  • Physicians frequently cited difficulties in accessing psychiatrists, especially those not covered by social security or public health systems, as a primary reason for managing depression in their own practices.

    • Impact:

    • This study underscores the significant role of primary care physicians in managing depression, particularly in underserved areas.
    • Findings suggest a need for improved mental health infrastructure and psychiatrist availability to support primary care providers.
    • The research highlights the impact of systemic barriers on patient care and the clinical decision-making of general practitioners.