Variation in general practitioners' depression care following certification of sickness absence: a registry-based cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Depression is more prevalent among women and people with low socio-economic status. Uncertainties exist about how general practitioner (GP) depression care varies with patients' social position.

Objective

To investigate associations between patients' gender and educational status combined and GP depression care following certification of sickness absence.

Methods

Nationwide registry-based cohort study, Norway, 2012-14. Reimbursement claims data from all consultations in general practice for depression were linked with information on socio-demographic data, social security benefits and depression medication. The study population comprised all individuals aged 25-66 years with taxable income, sick-listed with a new depression diagnosis in general practice in

SUBMITTER: Riiser S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8211146 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature