Cross-National Prevalence of Depression Risk Among Older Adults
Author Information
Author(s): Iriarte Antonia Diaz-Valdes, Medina Jose
Primary Institution: Universidad Mayor, Santiago, Region Metropolitana, Chile
Hypothesis
This study aims to examine cross-national gender gaps in the prevalence of depression risk from 2000 to 2020, controlling for age and cohort effects.
Conclusion
The study found that the average predicted probability of depression was higher in females than in males, with a consistent gender gap over time.
Supporting Evidence
- The average predicted probability of depression was 24.01% for males and 35.70% for females.
- There was a consistent gender gap of 11.69 percentage points in depression probability.
- Both males and females exhibited an upward trend in depression probability during the examined period.
Takeaway
This study looked at how many older men and women might be depressed in different countries, finding that more women are affected than men.
Methodology
A random-effects model with robust standard errors was used to analyze depression cases and predict probabilities.
Limitations
The study may not account for all contextual differences across countries.
Participant Demographics
Individuals aged 50 and older from 35 countries.
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