Screening for depression at the primary care level: Evidence for policy decision-making from a facility in Pretoria, South Africa

Background: Depression is a serious public health issue that has clinical, social and economic implications. Adult patients attending a primary healthcare (PHC) facility were screened in order to estimate the prevalence of depressive features and identify potential risk factors for screening positiv...

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Main Authors: Bahupileng L. Mashaba, Saiendhra V. Moodley, Neo R.T. Ledibane
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AOSIS 2021-01-01
Series:South African Family Practice
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Online Access:https://safpj.co.za/index.php/safpj/article/view/5217