The smaller gaps for women than men are consistent with the theories that predict a weak effect on those with weak labor force attachment.
53 Trials of testosterone gel replacement in hypogonadal men are consistent in showing an improvement in sexual function.
A higher prevalence of overweight, obesity and overweight/obesity among women than men are consistent with findings in Uganda [ 14, 15].
However, when UUI is taken as a symptom, the higher prevalence we found of UUI and SUI in women than in men are consistent with other studies [ 2, 7].
On the other hand, Miller et al. (2007) and Puett et al. (2009) each reported stronger PM2.5 effect estimates for cardiovascular morbidity/mortality among subjects with higher BMIs and our findings among men are consistent with these results.
Our findings of increasing prevalence of diabetes associated with increasing deprivation and a more marked effect in women than men are consistent with other studies (1, 3, 4, 11).
The more pronounced risk estimates for the fat and meat pattern in overweight than in normal-weight men are consistent with previous studies (6– 8), although another investigation did not detect such an interaction (4).
Socio-demographic differences between male and female patients in the current study (e.g., the women were younger, less likely to be married, and had lower socio-economic status than the men) are consistent with those found in other similar studies [ 47, 48] and provide an understanding of gender differences in HRQoL.
Results for men were consistent with hypotheses: Self- and partner-reports of partner-specific socially prescribed perfectionism predicted changes in self- and partner-reports of conflict, even after controlling for reassurance-seeking and previous day's conflict.
They point out that "our finding of significant impacts for women and not for men is consistent with gender bias in the allocation of nutrition and other resources, particularly in times of unusual hardship".
