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1School of Nursing, University of California, Los Angeles, CA
2David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, CA
3School of Public Health, University of California, Los Angeles, CA
Accepted 31 December 2004
Abstract: The purpose of this study was to examine predictors of screening
results for depressive symptoms in a Los Angeles homeless population with
latent tuberculosis (TB). Four hundred and fifteen homeless adults participating
in a nurse case managed intervention were included in this analysis.
Logistic regression results indicated that thosewho reported a physical health
limitation, multiple sex partners, daily drug use, alcohol dependence, or not
having completed high school, were more likely to screen positive. Social
support from non-drug users was protective. Given the importance of
adherence to TB treatment regimens, the high prevalence of a positive
screening for depressive symptoms in the homeless and the potential for
depression to reduce adherence rates, routine screening and treatment for
depression in high risk homeless adults being treated for TB may be
warranted. 2005 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Res Nurs Health 28:220–229, 2005
Keywords: homelessness; depressive symptoms; perceived adherence with TB
Predictors of Screening Results for Depressive Symptoms Among Homeless Adults in Los Angeles With Latent Tuberculosis