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Participant Self-Reported Causative Factors of Depression
| Factor | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Patient health status | 45 |
| Loss of independence or function/aging | 18 |
| Life stressors (not related to finances) | 18 |
| Financial/Insurance concerns | 12 |
| Isolation from family and friends | 5 |
Note: Of the 90 participants, several reported no known causative factors of depression and several reported more than one.
Factors from participants’ self-report about depression (n = 90).
