Gender differences in depressive symptom prevalence
| Gender | Clinical level of depression CES-D ≥16 | Moderate/severe level of depression CES-D ≥27 | Relative risk ratio, % clinical level of depression CES-D ≥16 | Relative risk ratio 95% CI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 17.5% | 4.8% | ||
| Female | 28.1%* | 7.5% | 1.844 | 1.158 to 2.936 |
*p<0.05.
CES-D, Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale.