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Gender Disparities in AI-Driven Depression Detection: A Systematic Review of Algorithmic Bias and Its Implications for Women’s Health

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  • Ihuoma Goodness Dike

    (Department of Public Health, University of Hertfordshire)

  • Ndorenyin Saviour Udofia

    (Department of Clinical Psychology, University of South Wales)

  • Dumebi Okuagu

    (Department of Clinical Psychology, University of South Wales)

  • Anthony, Clement Ogbeh

    (Department of Public Health, National Open University of Nigeria)

  • Sandra Ada Collins

    (Department of Public Health, University of Hertfordshire)

Abstract

Background: This systematic review critically synthesises evidence regarding gender disparities in AI-driven depression detection, emphasising algorithmic bias and its ramifications for women's health. Methods: According to PRISMA guidelines, a systematic search of six databases (PubMed, IEEE Xplore, ACM Digital Library, PsycINFO, Scopus, and Web of Science) found 28 studies that met the criteria and were published between 2015 and 2025 Results: The results show that there is a significant disparity in performance between men and women, with models often being less sensitive to depression in women. Bias sources include underrepresentation of female subjects in training data, reliance on male-normative symptom presentation, and feature selection that neglects psychosocial determinants of women's mental health. Conclusion: The review concludes that current AI models risk perpetuating diagnostic inequities, necessitating the development of gender-inclusive datasets and fairness-aware algorithms.

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  • Ihuoma Goodness Dike & Ndorenyin Saviour Udofia & Dumebi Okuagu & Anthony, Clement Ogbeh & Sandra Ada Collins, 2026. "Gender Disparities in AI-Driven Depression Detection: A Systematic Review of Algorithmic Bias and Its Implications for Women’s Health," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 10(4), pages 813-820, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:10:y:2026:i:4:p:813-820
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