Help-Seeking Behaviors and Related Factors in Chinese Patients With Major Depressive Disorder: A Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study

• DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2022.934428
• Publication Date: 2022-07-06T16:47:51Z
• Authors: Xiaojuan Cui; Minghui Li; Peijun Li; Jinhao Li; Xiaofei Hou; Guoli Yan; Peiyao Li; Xuyang Su; Danni Qin; Yijiao Zhang; Yan Gu; Huifang Yin; Guangming Xu
• Keywords: Cross-sectional study; Depression

Background Although evidence-based and effective treatments are available for people with major depressive disorder (MDD), a substantial number do not seek or receive help. Therefore, this study aimed to (1) investigate the total help-seeking rate first-time choices; (2) explore perceived helpfulness of 23 potential sources; (3) evaluate factors related behaviors among patients MDD. Materials Methods Data came from Tianjin Mental Health Survey (TJMHS), which included representative sample adult community residents ( n = 11,748) in Chinese municipality Tianjin. Of these, 439 individuals were diagnosed lifetime MDD according Diagnostic Statistical Manual-fourth edition (DSM-IV) administered questionnaire. Results In survey, 28.2% living reported that they had ever sought any help during their entire before interview, 8.2% seeking mental healthcare settings, 8.0% only other 12.0% non-healthcare sources (e.g., family, friends, spiritual advisor). Among help-seekers, first mainly was (61.3%), followed by settings (25.8%) (12.9%). The majority thought helpful possibly solve problems. Female, having 10–12 higher education years, comorbid anxiety disorders associated increased help-seeking. Conclusion A small percentage They preferred settings. Demographic clinical features behaviors.