Diferencias de sexo en el trastorno depresivo mayor: síntomas somáticos y calidad de vida

Somatic symptoms were significantly more prevalent among women. A positive correlation was found between somatic symptoms and worse quality of life. Clinical variables measured by the Hamilton scale showed significant differences in some items but no strong conclusions could be drawn. These results suggest gender differences in depression, which should be replicated in other samples. Other risk or clinical factors could also be included.