Table 5.
Results for the multilevel models examining lagged self-reported memory problems predicting depression
| Depression | ||
|---|---|---|
| Variables | Model 1 b (SE) |
Model 2 b (SE) |
| Lagged frequency of memory problems | −0.021 (0.018) | - |
| Within person frequency of memory problems | −0.085 (0.018)*** | - |
| Lagged perceived memory decline | - | −0.064 (0.024)** |
| Within person perceived memory decline | - | −0.137 (0.023)*** |
| Age | 0.018 (0.004)*** | 0.018 (0.004)*** |
| Income (ref =$20,000-$49,999) | −0.306 (0.042)*** | −0.301 (0.042)*** |
| Race (ref = White) | −0.040 (0.035) | −0.045 (0.035) |
| Sex (ref = Male) | −0.075 (0.035)* | −0.080 (0.035)* |
| Education | −0.060 (0.010)*** | −0.061 (0.010)*** |
| Follow up year | 0.022 (0.004)*** | 0.022 (0.004)*** |
Note: CES-D = Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale; Frequency of memory problems = How often do you have trouble remembering things?; Perceived memory decline = Compared to 10 years ago, how would you you’re your memory?;
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