Determinants of intended referral by general practitioners to specialised mental health care (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 | 1.6 | 0.6 to 4.6 |
| Moderate | 8.1* | 2.5 to 26.2 |
| Severe | 5.2* | 1.4 to 18.1 |
| Psychotic features | 6.3* | 2.2 to 18.0 |
| Melancholic features | 1.3 | 0.6 to 2.6 |
| Chronic or recurrent depression | 2.1* | 1.4 to 3.2 |
| Exposed to stressors | 1.3 | 0.8 to 2.2 |
| No social resources | 0.8 | 0.4 to 1.5 |
| Alcohol abuse | 1.8* | 1.0 to 3.2 |