Depressive Symptoms Among Hospitalized Patients in Israel

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Abstract

Depressive symptoms are common among hospitalized patients and can indicate more serious problems. This study examined the level of depressive symptoms among patients in one hospital in Jerusalem, the variables related to depression, and the extent to which social workers provided services to those patients. Over 60% of patients reported high levels of depressive symptoms. Levels were higher among Arabs, those with lower income, small social networks, stronger locus of control (powerful others), weaker internal locus of control, and low emotional support from staff. Social workers were in contact with 44% of patients who had high levels of depressive symptoms.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)107-124
Number of pages18
JournalSocial Work in Health Care
Volume51
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - Feb 2012

Keywords

  • depression
  • hospital
  • Israel
  • social work

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