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Table 1 The predictors in the sex-specific multivariable risk predictive algorithms for major depression

From: A randomized controlled trial to examine the impacts of disclosing personalized depression risk information on the outcomes of individuals who are at high risk of developing major depression: a research protocol

 

Prediction Algorithm for Women

Prediction Algorithm for Men

Predictors that do not change with time

1. Age (continuous)

1. Age (continuous)

2. Past major depressive episode (MDE)

2. Past major depressive episode

3. Family history of MDE

3. Family history of MDE

4. Physician diagnosed diabetes

Childhood Trauma

Childhood Trauma

4. Being traumatized for years

5. Being sent away from home

5. Being sent away from home

6. Parents divorced

7. Parents abused alcohol/drugs

Predictors that change with time

6. Annual personal income

8. Self-rated chronic stress

7. Self-rated health

9. Others expect you too much

8. Activity restrictions

10. Lack of money

9. Satisfaction with oneself

11. Feeling everything is an effort

10. Self-rated chronic stress

12. Took anti-depressants last montha

11. Others expect you too much

13. Took sleeping pills last montha

12. Family member in bad health

14. Being physically attacked in the past year

13. Daily smoking

15. Partner had unwanted pregnancy in the past year

14. Changed job for a worse one in the past year

15. Major financial crisis in the past year

16. Having depressed mood/lost of interest for 2 weeks in the past year

17. Talked to health professionals for mental health issues in the past year. a

  1. aService and medication use indicate severity of stress, rather than increased risk