Table 4.
Adjusted models for the association between HT use after the inclusion and new-onset depressive symptoms after 4-year follow-up, among women without depression at baseline.
| HT use (n) | Depressive symptoms (%) | ORa[95% CI] | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HT use 4-year after the inclusion | Never (n=2037) | 15.95 | 1.0 | |
| Continuing (n=162) | 17.90 | 1.34 [0.84–2.15] | 0.22 | |
| Discontinuing (early)b (n=76) | 30.30 | 2.63 [1.52–4.55] | 0.0005 |
Adjusted for age, educational level, centre, widowhood, age at menopause, insomnia, disability, cognitive impairment, chronic health disorders and history of depression.
discontinuing between the inclusion and the first 2-year follow-up.
Abbreviation: HT = Hormonal Therapy.