Table 4 Somatic complaints mentioned by controls and depressed women. (One individual can present more than one complain.)
From: Screening and diagnosing depression in women visiting GPs' drop in clinic in Primary Health Care
Type of complaint | Controls n = 76 (n) % | Depressed n = 32 (n) % |
|---|---|---|
Musculoskeletal pain (e.g. shoulders, arms, legs, joints, back) | (17) 22 | (6) 19 |
Infections in respiratory system (coughing, sore throat, pain in the ear, with or without fever, asthma) | (22) 29 | (10) 31 |
Dysuria, frequent urination | (7) 9 | (1) 3 |
Dermatological problems | (8) 11 | (1) 3 |
Abdominal pain | (6) 8 | (4) 13 |
Chest pain/discomfort/rapid heartbeat | (5) 7 | (3) 9 |
Dizziness, headache, migraine | (6) 8 | (5) 16 |
Other symptoms | 13) 12 | (1) 3 |