Ethnic differences in the association between depression and chronic pain: cross sectional results from UK Biobank

Conclusions:
Chronic pain and depression reporting varies across ethnic groups. Differences in health seeking behaviour between ethnic groups may impact on the results reported. Clinicians, particularly in primary care, need to be aware of the cultural barriers within certain ethic groups to expressing concern over mood and to consider their approach accordingly.

Source: BMC Family Practice - October 6, 2015 Category: Primary Care Authors: Barbara NichollDaniel SmithBreda CullenDaniel MackayJonathan EvansJana AndersonDonald LyallChloe Fawns-RitchieAndrew McIntoshIan DearyJill PellFrances Mair Source Type: research