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  • Psychiatry
  • Mental health research

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  • Depression prevalence is rising in Japan, impacting economic productivity through absenteeism and presenteeism.
  • Existing research indicates gender disparities in depression's prevalence, onset, and symptoms.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate workplace challenges faced by workers with major depressive disorder (MDD).
  • To analyze gender-specific differences in self-perceived work functioning during initial depression stages.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional study involving 147 Japanese workers diagnosed with MDD.
  • Survey assessed self-perceived changes in work functioning post-diagnosis.
  • Chi-square and residual analyses examined gender-based differences.

Main Results:

  • Men with MDD more frequently reported decreased work efficiency compared to women.
  • Women with MDD more often reported deteriorated relationships with colleagues and superiors than men.

Conclusions:

  • Men with MDD require focus on work efficiency; women need attention to workplace relationships for self-care.
  • Managers should monitor employee functioning and provide social support to aid recovery.