Table 3 Differences between respondents referred to primary and secondary mental health care
Primary mental health care | Secondary mental health care | Total | OR (95% CI) | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
N (%) | 97 (46.2%) | 113 (53.8%) | 210 (100%) | N/A | N/A |
Stopped two or more antidepressants | 5 (5.4%) | 18 (17.0%) | 23 (11.6%) | 3.60 (1.28-10.12) | 0.011 |
Perceived need for (more) psychotherapy/counselling | 54 (58.1%) | 64 (60.4%) | 118 (59.3%) | 1.10 (0.62 - 1.94) | 0.740 |
Perceived need for (more) treatment other than psychotherapy/counselling | 47 (50.5%) | 63 (59.4%) | 110 (55.3%) | 1.43 (0.82 - 2.52) | 0.208 |
More than 12 months with depression in past two years | 20 (21.5%) | 43 (40.6%) | 63 (31.7%) | 2.49 (1.33 - 4.67) | 0.004 |
Suicidal ideations past week or suicide attempt ever | 32 (34.4%) | 47 (44.3%) | 79 (39.7%) | 1.52 (0.86 - 2.70) | 0.153 |
Age* | 43.42 (11.64) | 45.10 (11.34) | 44.32 (11.48) | N/A | 0.304 |
Gender, male | 29 (31.2%) | 36 (34.0%) | 65 (32.7%) | 0.88 (0.49 - 1.60) | 0.677 |
Chronic diseases | 57 (61.3%) | 70 (66.0%) | 127 (63.8%) | 1.23 (0.69 - 2.19) | 0.487 |
Comorbid anxiety disorder past year | 54 (58.1%) | 74 (69.8%) | 128 (64.3%) | 1.67 (0.93 - 3.00) | 0.084 |
Years of experience as a GP* | 20.97 (9.33) | 18.94 (10.28) | 19.89 (9.88) | N/A | 0.147 |
Special interest in depression | 23 (26.4%) | 29 (29.0%) | 52 (27.8%) | 1.14 (0.60 - 2.16) | 0.696 |
Presence of mental health professional in GP practice | 65 (69.9%) | 82 (77.4%) | 147 (73.9%) | 1.47 (0.78 - 2.78) | 0.232 |