Observational studyFrontiers in public health2026
Gender differences in psychotropic medication prescribing in a rural area of Catalonia: a community-based observational study.
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- Mental Health Among Adults with Diabetes in Spain: A Population-Based Matched Study of Emotional Well-Being, Depressive Symptoms, and Psychiatric Medication Use.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
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Abstract
Introduction: Gender disparities in the diagnosis and treatment of common mental disorders are well documented, with women more frequently prescribed psychotropic medications than men. However, evidence from rural settings remains scarce. This study examined gender differences in psychotropic medication prescriptions among adults with mental health diagnoses in a rural region of Catalonia, Spain. Methods: A retrospective, population-based study was conducted using data from the primary care database. Adults with at least one diagnosis of anxiety, depression, mood disorder, sleep disorder, stress, or distress were included. Prescription patterns of psychotropic medications were analyzed by sex and age group using descriptive statistics, Chi-square tests, and multivariable logistic regression adjusted for age, number of prescribed medications, and diagnosis. Results: Among 32,748 individuals, 64.9% were women. Women were more frequently diagnosed with depression (27.4 vs. 22.5%), anxiety (57.1 vs. 53.5%), and mood disorders (4.2 vs. 2.8%; all Conclusion: Women in rural Catalonia were more often diagnosed with mental disorders and prescribed psychotropic medications, particularly antidepressants and anxiolytics. A gender-sensitive approach in primary care, including expanded access to psychological therapies and community-based services, is needed to address inequities.
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