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Chi-squared tests and one-way analysis of variance were used to assess associations between lines of antidepressant treatments and sociodemographic and clinical variables, and binary logistic regression was used to identify associations of TRD status.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec id=\"S0007125024002757_as4\" sec-type=\"results\">\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      Nearly half (48%) of MDD patients met TRD criteria, with 36.9% having trialled \u22654 antidepressant treatments. People with TRD had higher rates of recurrent depression (odds ratio = 1.24, 95% CI: 1.05\u20131.45,\n                      <jats:italic>P<\/jats:italic>\n                      = 0.008), comorbid anxiety disorders (odds ratio = 1.21, 95% CI: 1.03\u20131.41,\n                      <jats:italic>P<\/jats:italic>\n                      = 0.019), personality disorders (odds ratio=1.35, 95% CI: 1.10\u20131.65,\n                      <jats:italic>P<\/jats:italic>\n                      = 0.003), self-harm (odds ratio = 1.76, 95% CI: 1.06\u20132.93,\n                      <jats:italic>P<\/jats:italic>\n                      = 0.029) and cardiovascular diseases (odds ratio = 1.46, 95% CI: 1.02\u20132.07,\n                      <jats:italic>P<\/jats:italic>\n                      = 0.0374). Greater treatment resistance was linked to increased economic inactivity and functional loss. Qualitative findings revealed severe emotional distress and frustration with existing treatments, as well as organisational and illness-related barriers to effective care.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec id=\"S0007125024002757_as5\" sec-type=\"conclusions\">\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>TRD is characterised by increasing mental and physical morbidity and functional decline, with individuals experiencing barriers to effective care. 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