Stroke survivors often experience poststroke depression and suicidal ideation.
to determine the frequency and odds ratio of depression and suicidal ideation among stroke survivors, in comparison to those without stroke, and to identify demographic factors associated with elevated odds of depression and suicidal ideation among stroke survivors.
Secondary analysis of the Canadian Community Health Survey, a population-based sample. Logistic regressions of depression and suicidal ideation were conducted.
Among those with stroke, 7·4% were depressed, in comparison to 5·2% of those without stroke (P?=?0·01). The cumulative lifetime frequency of suicidal ideation was 15·2% among stroke survivors in comparison to 9·4% of those without stroke (P?