Sex Differences in Mental Health Symptoms in Elite Athletes: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Context

Mental health is a growing area of concern for elite athletes.

Objective

To determine the sex differences in mental health symptoms in elite athletes.

Data sources

PubMed, EMBASE, and Cochrane Library databases were used.

Study selection

Included studies included comparisons of mental health symptoms of athletes by sex.

Study design

Systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted following the PRISMA guidelines.

Level of evidence

Level 2a.

Data extraction

The rate ratio (RR) was calculated as the rates in female and male athletes. Data were pooled using a random-effects model.

Results

Of 1945 articles identified, 60 articles were included. Male athletes reported higher alcohol misuse (RR, 0.74; CI, 0.68-0.80), illicit drug

SUBMITTER: Kew ME 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11569523 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature