Depressive symptoms and depression literacy among Korean Americans

Abstract

This study investigated the prevalence of depressive symptoms among Korean Americans (KAs) and its association with depression literacy and their socio-demographic characteristics. Overall, there was a high prevalence of depression among the KAs, and English proficiency and depression literacy were found to be closely related to depressive symptoms among KAs.

Authors

Kunsook S. Bernstein
ShinHi Han

Author Details

Kunsook Bernstein, PhD, RN, PMHNP-BC, FAAN; ShinHi Han, PhD, RN, CNN, School of Nursing, LaGuardia Community College, Long Island City, New York, USA

Sigma Membership

Alpha

Lead Author Affiliation

Hunter College, The City University of New York, New York, New York, USA

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Depression, Depression Literacy, Korean Americans

Recommended Citation

Bernstein, Kunsook S. and Han, ShinHi, "Depressive symptoms and depression literacy among Korean Americans" (2019). Creating Healthy Work Environments Event Materials. 98.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/chwe/2019/presentations_2019/98

Conference Name

Creating Healthy Work Environments 2019

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Conference Year

2019

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Review Type

Abstract Review Only: Reviewed by Event Host

Acquisition

Proxy-submission