Abstract
ABSTRACTThere are gender differences in the prevalence of psychological distress (PD). Women are consistently reported to be more distressed than men. This is partly accounted for by the society's assignment of privileges and responsibilities toward each sex, but little is known about the geographical manifestations of these disparities. This article therefore seeks to determine the spatial pattern of PD by gender, and to identify critical factors affecting the observed patterns. A questionnaire survey of 180 persons was carried out in the Ibadan North local government area of Nigeria. The ten diagnostic questions on PD from the Kessler-10 instrument were included. Mean PD scores for both sexes were computed and mapped. A stepwise multiple regression identified the significant risk factors affecting PD. Results indicated that males, contrary to expectations, were more distressed. PD for both sexes and males was generally high in all the wards. In contrast, sharp differences in the spatial pattern of PD among females were seen. Age had a significant effect on the spatial pattern of PD for both sexes and for males. It was recommended that interventions should not only reduce PD prevalence, but also be based on an understanding of its spatial patterns and determinants.
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