Social inequalities in antidepressant treatment outcomes: a systematic review

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Social inequalities in antidepressant treatment outcomes: a systematic review Deeksha Elwadhi1   · Alex Cohen2,3 Received: 17 September 2019 / Accepted: 2 July 2020 © Springer-Verlag GmbH Germany, part of Springer Nature 2020

Abstract Purpose  To identify, review and synthesize evidence on whether social disadvantage moderates antidepressant treatment outcomes, even when access to treatment is not a consideration. Methods  The systematic review was done in accordance with PRIMSA guidelines. An a priori systematic search strategy was used to search databases (MEDLINE, PsychINFO, EMBASE, Global Health and Cochrane Trials Library) from their earliest entries through December 31, 2018. A two-step screening procedure was followed, and all experimental studies of antidepressant treatment in ICD/DSM diagnosed cases of depression were included. Studies with subjects