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Grandmothers’ Self-management of Depressive Symptoms
| Participants (n=115a) | n | % |
|---|---|---|
| What did you do about your depression? | ||
| Take medications | 81 | 70.4 |
| Call or see doctor | 18 | 15.7 |
| Pray | 15 | 13.0 |
| Talk therapy/counseling | 11 | 9.6 |
| Engage in activity – exercise, spend time with family, stay busy |
9 | 7.8 |
| Other | 6 | 5.2 |
| Relax, rest | 6 | 5.2 |
| Use alternative therapies – herbs, meditation, biofeedback | 4 | 3.5 |
| Redirect thoughts/positive thinking | 4 | 3.5 |
may have used more than one strategy
