The prevalence of depression among Maori patients in Auckland general practice

Abstract

Introduction: There has been concern over high rates of mental illness in Maori. Previous studies in general practice have had small sample sizes. Aim: To determine the prevalence of major depression among Maori patients in Auckland general practice using the CIDI and the PHQ as measurement tools. Methods: This prevalence study is part of a larger randomised trial. The patients were recruited from 77 general practitioners from around Auckland who could provide a private room for interviewing. The patients were invited to participate in the waiting room and all consecutive patients were approached. For this study all patients received a computerised CIDI examination and one third received a P..