Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2020
Advisor
Jeannette Manger
Abstract
Objective: To compare the prevalence of cognitive disabilities, mobility disabilities, and depression rates by varying categories including U.S. State, gender, and region. Methods: Data was obtained from the CDC Wonder data set for the prevalence of cognitive and mobility disabilities from the U.S. states for the years 2017-2018. Data was also obtained from the CDC for incidence of depression among the general population and those identifying with any disability. Data was analyzed with ANOVA and t-tests using SPSS. Results: Results reveal a significant difference in disability type and gender throughout the United States. There is also a significant difference in depression incidence in the general population and in the population of people who have disabilities. No significant difference in type of disability and location in the United States was found through this research.
Repository Citation
Pennington, C. (2020). Depression and Disability in the United States. Wright State University. Dayton, Ohio.
