Sex and gender differences in primary care help-seeking for common somatic symptoms: a longitudinal study.
Aranka Viviënne BalleringTim C Olde HartmanRobert A VerheijJudith G M RosmalenPublished 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.