Women Are More Vulnerable to Depression Than Men

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Adi Ahdiat 14/06/2024 11:23 WIB

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According to the Indonesian Health Survey, women have a higher prevalence of depression than men.

Prevalence of Depression among the Population Aged 15 and Over by Gender (2023)

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Prevalence of Depression among the Population Aged 15 and Over by Gender (2023)

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Women are more susceptible to depression than men.

This is evident from the 2023 Indonesian Health Survey report, a collaborative research effort between the Health Development Policy Agency (BKPK) of the Ministry of Health and the Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS).

According to the report, in 2023, the prevalence of depression among women reached 1.8%. This means that nationally, almost 2 out of 100 women experience depression.

Meanwhile, the prevalence among men is lower, at only 1%.

BKPK and BPS conducted this survey on approximately 315,000 national household samples.

The depression-related survey was conducted using the mini international neuropsychiatric interview (MINI) questionnaire, a short interview method consisting of 10 yes/no questions.

The interviewer asked the questions to individuals aged 15 and above. Respondents were categorized as experiencing depression if they answered "yes" to at least 2 out of 3 questions related to major symptoms, and "yes" to at least 2 out of 7 additional symptoms.

Quoting information from the Ministry of Health's website, depression is a mood disorder that affects a person's thoughts, feelings, and behavior.

Someone experiencing depression may feel sad, anxious, lose interest in activities they usually enjoy, feel worthless, or have recurring negative thoughts about themselves, life, or death.

Depression can cause decreased energy, sleep disturbances, changes in appetite, and other physical problems.

Untreated depression can also lead to serious and dangerous complications, including an increased risk of suicide, anxiety disorders, physical disorders such as chronic pain, and problems in interpersonal relationships.

Editor : Adi Ahdiat

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