| Autor: |
Kitchen KA; University of Wyoming, Laramie, Wyoming, USA., McKibbin CL; University of Wyoming, Laramie, Wyoming, USA., Wykes TL; University of Wyoming, Laramie, Wyoming, USA., Lee AA; University of Wyoming, Laramie, Wyoming, USA., Carrico CP; University of Wyoming, Laramie, Wyoming, USA., McConnell KA; University of Wyoming, Laramie, Wyoming, USA. |
| Abstrakt: |
The purpose of this study was to investigate depression treatment preferences and anticipated service use in a sample of adults aged 55 years or older who reside in rural Wyoming. Sixteen participants (mean age = 59) completed 30- to 60-minute, semi-structured interviews. Qualitative methods were used to characterize common themes. Social/provider support and community gatekeepers were perceived by participants as important potential facilitators for seeking depression treatment. In contrast, perceived stigma and the value placed on self-sufficiency emerged as key barriers to seeking treatment for depression in this rural, young-old sample. Participants anticipated presenting for treatment in the primary care sector and preferred a combination of medication and psychotherapy for treatment. Participants were, however, more willing to see mental health professionals if they were first referred by a clergy member or primary care physician. |
