diagnosis of depression (q6025)
Data file: WHS-Kenya_F5
Overview
Valid:
4364
Invalid:
53
Type:
Discrete
Decimal:
2
Width:
4
Range:
1 - 8
Format:
Numeric
Questions and instructions
Literal question
During the last 12 months, have you ever been diagnosed with depression?
Categories
| Value | Category | Cases | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yes | 267 |
6.1%
|
| 5 | No | 4097 |
93.9%
|
| 8 | Do not know | 0 |
0%
|
| Sysmiss | 53 |
Warning: these figures indicate the number of cases found in the data file. They cannot be interpreted as summary statistics of the population of interest.
var_qstn_ivuinstr
This question serves to identify individuals with a diagnosed case of depression (mood disorder or anxiety). Although depression is common, it often goes undetected because it may be attributed to a person’s physical, social or economic difficulties. If left untreated, it can lead to a poor quality of life and even suicide. Treatments for depression can
include medication and counselling.
(See explanation for question Q6000.)
include medication and counselling.
(See explanation for question Q6000.)