Gender inequalities in violence victimization and depression in Brazil: results from the 2019 national health survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Violence is a worldwide public health challenge and has been linked to depression in many settings. Depression is higher in women and differential exposure to violence is a potential risk factor - especially in countries with high-levels of violence. This paper provides a comprehensive characterization of the association between violence victimization and depression in Brazil, focusing on sex/gender inequalities.

Methods

We used data from the 2019 wave of the National Health Survey (PNS) in Brazil to assess whether respondents had depression (using PHQ-9) and if they were victims of violence, differentiating by the type of violence, the frequency of victimization, and the primary aggressor. We used logit models to assess the association between victimization and t

SUBMITTER: Mrejen M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10207796 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature