[Area-level socioeconomic deprivation, socioeconomic status, and depressive symptoms: a multilevel analysis using data from the GEDA 2019/2020 study].

ABSTRACT:

Background

The prevalence of mental disorders in Germany is associated with socioeconomic position. International studies further indicate area-level correlations linking higher levels of socioeconomic deprivation with increased mental health burdens. However, these area-level associations have not yet been systematically examined in Germany and it is unclear whether socioeconomic disparities in mental health outcomes are contingent upon area-level socioeconomic deprivation.

Methods

Representative data from the German Health Update survey (GEDA 2019/2020-EHIS) (N = 21,876) are used to estimate and visualize depressive symptoms prevalence (Patient Health Questionnaire- 8 ≥ 10) via small-area estimation. Prevalence rates are analyzed stratified by socioeconomic position (educa

SUBMITTER: Wollgast L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12460575 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature