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Table 6 Symptoms indicative of future depression (revised table in ref 13)

From: Matrix analysis and risk management to avert depression and suicide among workers

Selected SDS items in 1985

Odds ratio [95% CI]

Somatic

 

   Sleep disturbance

2.3 [1.1-4.9]

   Constipation

1.7 [0.9-3.1]

   Fatigue

2.1 [1.1-3.9]

Psychological

 

   Confusion

1.2 [0.8-1.8]

   Psychological agitation

2.0 [0.9-4.3]

   Irritability

1.6 [0.8-3.2]

  1. Note: Logistic regression analysis was performed to select related Self-rating Depression Scale (SDS) items in 1985 for future depressive state. Six items were selected in Spearman's analyses. See ref. [13] for details.
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