"This research shows that pain-related emotions are associated with pain-related behaviour, such as the number of visits to the GP, the number of medications taken, the amount of sleep lost, and disability, but it also highlights a significant discrepancy between the behaviours of men and women. "For women in particular, targeting depression may help reduce disability associated with chronic pain."
Researchers further suggest to take gender into consideration and other depression-related behaviors when considering treatment.
Source: University of Bath press relase
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