Table 1.
Participant Characteristics (N = 490)
| Characteristic | N (%) |
|---|---|
| Age (year), mean (SD) | 52.5 (17.5) |
| African American (vs white) | 210 (43) |
| Women | 333 (68) |
| High school education or greater | 441 (90) |
| Married | 261 (54) |
| Household income > $50K | 213 (46) |
| History of depression | 164 (34) |
| Family history of Depression | 210 (43) |
| Prior antidepressant use | 140 (30) |
| Prior counseling for depression | 125 (27) |
| Prior use of herbal remedy for depression | 38 (8) |
| Prior use of spiritual counseling for depression | 39 (8) |
| Patient Health Questionnaire-9 | |
| Minimal depression (score 1–4) | 312 (68) |
| Mild depression (score 5–9) | 82 (18) |
| Moderate depression (score 10–14) | 38 (8) |
| Moderately severe depression (score 15–19) | 25 (5) |
| Severe depression (score 20–27) | 4 (1) |