Gender differences in depression in primary care

Article Abstract:

The frequency of diagnosis of depression, symptoms, and probability of treatment with medication appears to vary between men and women. Researchers conducted a pilot trial of a questionnaire designed to help primary care doctors diagnose depression in their patients. One thousand patients of 25 primary care doctors practicing at four different sites were evaluated. Overall, 26% were diagnosed as having a mood disorder, 31% of the women and 19% of the men. Major depressive disorders were diagnosed in 15% of women and 6% of men. Forty-three percent of women versus 29% of men reported appetite disturbances, 40% of women versus 22% of men reported low self-esteem, and 35% of women versus 24% of men rated their health as fair or poor. Antidepressant medication was newly prescribed for 19 patients, all of them women.

Women, Depression, Mental, Depression (Mood disorder), Men

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Validity and utility of the PRIME-MD Patient Health Questionnaire in assessment of 3,000 obstetric-gynecologic patients: the PRIME-MD Patient Health Questionnaire Obstetrics-Gynecology Study

Article Abstract:

The PRIME-MD Patient Health Questionnaire can be used during prenatal exams to assess the mental health of the mother. In a study of 3,000 pregnant women, the questionnaire showed that 20% had some psychosocial problem. These women had more functional disability and used more health care resources.

Diagnosis, Pregnant women, Mental illness, Psychiatric diagnosis

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Differing symptoms of abused versus nonabused women in obstetric-gynecology settings

Article Abstract:

Research has been conducted on prevalence rates of reported abuse in obstetric/gynecology settings. The authors report that possible abuse recognition via screening may identify the women who need medical intervention, and help to reduce continuous intervention need.

United States, Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences, Science & research, Research and Testing Services, Gynecological R&D, Health aspects, Care and treatment, Research, Analysis, Causes of, Medical examination, Surveys, Wounds and injuries, Injuries, Abused women, Wound care, Health surveys, Obstetrics, Women patients, Gynecological research

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