Determinants of the choice for psychopharmacotherapy (expressed as odds ratios)
| Clinical feature | Odds ratio | 99% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Logistic regression: r2=25.4. *p<0.01. | ||
| Severity of depression | ||
| Subthreshold | 1.0 | Referent |
| Mild | 1.2 | 0.9 to 1.6 |
| Moderate | 6.6* | 4.5 yo 9.6 |
| Severe | 10.8* | 7.1 to 16.4 |
| Psychotic features | 0.5 | 0.3 to 0.8 |
| Melancholic features | 1.1 | 0.9 to 1.5 |
| Chronic or recurrent depression | 1.5* | 1.2 to 1.8 |
| Exposed to stressors | 0.8* | 0.7 to 1.0 |
| No social resources | 0.5* | 0.4 to 0.6 |
| Alcohol abuse | 0.5* | 0.4 to 0.6 |