Table 3 Distribution (%) of the self-rated psychosocial stressors and lifestyle choices in depressed women versus women without depression.
Depressed | Non-depressed | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
N | 76 | 93 | |
Psychosocial stressors | % | % | |
Poor finances | 32.9 | 7.5 | <0.001 |
Sick-listed ≥2 weeks past year | 23.7 | 9.7 | <0.05 |
Not satisfied with weight | 53.9 | 33.3 | <0.01 |
Feeling very stressed | 63.2 | 22.6 | <0.001 |
Poor physical health | 71.2 | 41.8 | <0.001 |
Not satisfied with family situation | 40.5 | 4.3 | <0.001 |
Not satisfied with housing situation | 22.4 | 2.2 | <0.001 |
Lifestyle choices | |||
Smoker (yes) | 16.0 | 11.0 | ns |
Alcohol use ≥ 10 standard glasses/week | 12.5 | 4.5 | ns |
Sub-sample | |||
Employed or studying (n) | 51.0 | 66.0 | |
% | % | ||
Not satisfied with working situation | 33.3 | 1.5 | <0.001 |