Experts has a new look! Let us know what you think of the updates.

Provide feedback
Home
Scholarly Works
Surviving social assistance: 12-month prevalence...
Journal article

Surviving social assistance: 12-month prevalence of depression in sole-support parents receiving social assistance.

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Although it is generally recognized that poverty and depression can coexist among single parents receiving social assistance, there is insufficient research on this topic. The goals of this study therefore were to investigate the prevalence, correlates and health care expenditures associated with depression among sole-support parents receiving social assistance. METHODS: Sole-support parents who had applied for social assistance in …

Authors

Byrne C; Browne G; Roberts J; Ewart B; Schuster M; Underwood J; Flynn-Kingston S; Rennick K; Bell B; Gafni A

Journal

Canadian Medical Association Journal, Vol. 158, No. 7, pp. 881–888

Publication Date

April 7, 1998

ISSN

0820-3946