Table 4.

Logistic Regression Analysis Stratified by EVC Score

EffectOdds Ratio (95% CI)
Note: Showing the effect of clinical role and request for medication on prescribing of antidepressants. Controlled for study site (Rochester, Sacramento, San Francisco), physician age, and physician sex.
EVC = exploration and validation of patient concerns; CI = confidence interval.
* Major depression vs adjustment disorder.
† Any vs none.
P ≤ .005.
Low EVC score (lowest tercile)
    Depression role*1.82 (0.33–9.89)
    Request for medication43.54 (1.69–1,120.87)
High EVC score (upper 2 terciles)
    Depression role*4.70 (2.18–10.16)
    Request for medication4.02 (1.67–9.68)