Relationship of age and education with anxiety, depression, and hopelessness in a South African community sample.

Journal: Perceptual and motor skills

Volume: 89

Issue: 3 Pt 1

Year of Publication: 2000

Affiliated Institutions:  Natal University Medical School, South Africa.

Abstract summary 

In this pilot study approximately one-quarter of a nonrandom community sample of 16 men and 34 women of lower socioeconomic status reported scores implicating moderate to severe depression and anxiety. Higher age and lower education were associated with higher scores on distress.

Authors & Co-authors:  Pillay A L AL Sargent C A CA

Study Outcome 

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Citations : 
Authors :  2
Identifiers
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SSN : 0031-5125
Study Population
Men,Women
Mesh Terms
Adaptation, Psychological
Other Terms
Study Design
Cross Sectional Study
Study Approach
Country of Study
South Africa
Publication Country
United States