Sex and gender differences in primary care help-seeking for common somatic symptoms: a longitudinal study.

Aranka Viviënne Ballering Tim C Olde Hartman Robert A Verheij Judith G M Rosmalen

Published in: Scandinavian journal of primary health care (2023)

The results suggest that female sex rather than feminine gender is associated with primary care help-seeking behavior for somatic symptoms. Nevertheless, clinicians should be aware that gender-related variables, such as mean paid working days, may be associated with help-seeking behavior.

Keyphrases

primary care
mental health
sleep quality
gene expression
palliative care
physical activity
depressive symptoms
dna methylation