Predicting Depression among Jordanian Adults with Disabilities According to the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health: A Pilot Study

Megan Griffin, Bria Mitchell-Gillespie, Hiba Hashim and Rawan AlHeresh
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Megan Griffin: Occupational Therapy Department, MGH Institute of Health Professions, Boston, MA 02129, USA
Bria Mitchell-Gillespie: Occupational Therapy Department, MGH Institute of Health Professions, Boston, MA 02129, USA
Hiba Hashim: Occupational Therapy Department, MGH Institute of Health Professions, Boston, MA 02129, USA
Rawan AlHeresh: Occupational Therapy Department, MGH Institute of Health Professions, Boston, MA 02129, USA

Disabilities, 2021, vol. 1, issue 4, 1-9

Abstract: Individuals with disabilities face marginalization in society and are more likely to experience depression compared to the general population. Despite this, the health system in Jordan is not adequately equipped to screen for or manage depression as a comorbid condition. A pilot study using a cross-sectional design was used for this study. Eligible participants were between the ages of 18 and 85, had a physical disability and resided in Jordan. Depression was measured using the Patient Health Questionnaire-9, and risk factors were measured using a sociodemographic survey. Descriptive statistics were used to report on the prevalence of depression and Chi square and Kendall Tau B tests were used to identify relationships between independent variables and depression. The study found that 40.62% of the sample met the criteria for depression. Those who were not married were found to be at higher risk for depression. The analysis also demonstrated that the number of people in a household was positively correlated with depression. This study fills in gaps concerning the prevalence of depression and its correlates among Jordanian adults with a physical disability. Professionals in Jordan, including rehab specialists, have a role in both screening for and preventing depression, and this study acts as a point of reference for these professionals. This pilot study may initiate larger studies to better understand this relationship in Jordan.

Keywords: physical disability; depression; risk factors; Jordan (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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