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Multicenter Study
. 2005 Jun;28(3):220-9.
doi: 10.1002/nur.20074.

Predictors of screening results for depressive symptoms among homeless adults in Los Angeles with latent tuberculosis

Jill Berg  1 , Adeline Nyamathi, Ashley Christiani, Donald Morisky, Barbara Leake
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Multicenter Study

Predictors of screening results for depressive symptoms among homeless adults in Los Angeles with latent tuberculosis

Jill Berg et al. Res Nurs Health. 2005 Jun.

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to examine predictors of screening results for depressive symptoms in a Los Angeles homeless population with latent tuberculosis (TB). Four hundred and fifteen homeless adults participating in a nurse case managed intervention were included in this analysis. Logistic regression results indicated that those who reported a physical health limitation, multiple sex partners, daily drug use, alcohol dependence, or not having completed high school, were more likely to screen positive. Social support from non-drug users was protective. Given the importance of adherence to TB treatment regimens, the high prevalence of a positive screening for depressive symptoms in the homeless and the potential for depression to reduce adherence rates, routine screening and treatment for depression in high risk homeless adults being treated for TB may be warranted.

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