Prevalence of depression and anxiety among patients with epilepsy attending the epilepsy clinic at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, UAE: A cross-sectional study

2015 ◽  
Vol 52 ◽  
pp. 194-199 ◽  
Author(s):  
Taoufik Alsaadi ◽  
Khadija El Hammasi ◽  
Tarek M. Shahrour ◽  
Mustafa Shakra ◽  
Lamya Turkawi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Prevalence Of Depression ◽  
Medical City ◽  
Patients With Epilepsy

scholarly journals Prevalence of Depression and Anxiety among Patients with Multiple Sclerosis Attending the MS Clinic at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, UAE: Cross-Sectional Study

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Taoufik Alsaadi ◽  
Khadija El Hammasi ◽  
Tarek M. Shahrour ◽  
Mustafa Shakra ◽  
Lamya Turkawi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Major Depression ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Screening Tools ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
East Region ◽  
Prevalence Of Depression ◽  
Medical City ◽  
Standardized Screening ◽  
Middle East Region

Depression and anxiety are reported to be prevalent in patients with MS, with prevalence rates ranging from 20% to 50%. Unfortunately, the rates, patterns, and risk factors are not well studied in our Middle East region, and, to our knowledge, not at all in UAE. Using standardized screening tools, we observed that 17% and 20% of 80 patients seen in MS clinic had scores consistent with major depression and anxiety disorders, respectively, at a rate that was not statistically different when compared to age and sex matched controls. None of the studied variables including duration of the disease, EDSS scores, age, gender, and the level of education had any significant correlation with the rates of both disorders. Almost two-thirds of the patients with scores consistent with major depression and anxiety were not on antidepressant and antianxiety medications.

scholarly journals Association Between Prevalence of Depression and Anxiety in Cystic Fibrosis Patients and Their Parents: A Cross-Sectional Study in Iran

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Azam Orooji ◽  
Ali Valinejadi ◽  
Maryam Hassanzad ◽  
Mohammadreza Boloursaz ◽  
Ali Akbar Velayati
Keyword(s):  
Cystic Fibrosis ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Anxiety Symptoms ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Inverse Association ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Prevalence Of Depression

Background: Patients with chronic diseases and their caregivers are at risk for mental disorders, such as depression and anxiety. Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of depression and anxiety symptoms among cystic fibrosis (CF) patients and their parent caregivers in Iran. Methods: This descriptive-analytical cross-sectional study was carried out on 96 participants, including 60 patients and 36 parents. The Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale was used to measure the depression and anxiety in this study. The research site was the Pediatric Respiratory Diseases Research Center of the National Research Institute of Tuberculosis and Lung Diseases in Tehran, Iran. SPSS software (version 22) was used to examine and analyze the raw data. Results: The prevalence of anxiety in patients with a mean incidence of 12.17% was higher than that in parents with a mean incidence of 11.81%. Moreover, the prevalence of depression in patients and parents (10.58%) was almost similar. In the patients’ group, there was a direct and significant relationship between the duration of diagnosis with depression and anxiety; nevertheless, there was an inverse and significant relationship between the patient’s age and anxiety. In the parents’ group, there was a significant inverse association between age and depression, as well as between the duration of diagnosis and anxiety. However, there was no significant relationship between anxiety and depression, neither in the parents’ group nor in the patients’ group. Conclusions: The high prevalence of depression and anxiety symptoms among CF patients and their parents indicates the poor mental state of these individuals, which requires planning and implementation of psychological interventions for this group.

scholarly journals Study on the Prevalence of Depression and Anxiety among Diabetes Mellitus patients in Tertiary Care Hospital- A Prospective Cross-sectional Study.

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 26-32
Author(s):  
Pem Tamang
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Prevalence Of Depression

Background: Diabetes mellitus is one of the most predominant, chronic disease afflicting globally with its amplifying burden. The association of diabetes with psychological disorders exists with depression and anxiety being the most common, often remains undiagnosed or unidentified eventually leading to a decline in functional abilities and self-care, worsening the health profile of the patients and contributing to both morbidity and mortality. This study explores the association of psychiatric problems with diabetes mellitus and their related risk factors. Objectives: To investigate the association and the prevalence of psychiatric disorders (depression and anxiety) among diabetic patients and access their associated risk factors. Methods: A prospective cross-sectional study was conducted for six months in 105 diabetic patients from the outpatient department. Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) was used to evaluate the symptoms of anxiety and depression. Data were analyzed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 25.0. Results: Overall 53(50.5%) were observed with the symptoms of anxiety while 45(42.9%) with symptoms of depression respectively. The prevalence of marked anxiety and depression was observed higher in a female. Anxiety and depression were also common among participants with moderate social support. Anxiety and depression were greater among patient who were illiterate (OR=1.50, 95% CI 0.92-5.38), unemployed (OR=7.50, 95% CI 1.29-43.61) with low income (PR=3.09 95% CI 0.92-10.36) and who were retired (OR=6.00, 95% CI 0.81-44.35).Conclusion: The result showed a high prevalence of depression and anxiety among female than in the male. Most of the patients developed moderate or severe anxiety and depression. Various factors such as low income, age, low education, unemployed, uncontrolled diabetes were associated with anxiety and depression. Awareness programs and health education should be conducted. Counseling and appropriate medication should be initiated to reduce future complications.   Key words: 

scholarly journals Comparison of depression and anxiety between HIV-negative men who have sex with men and women (MSMW) and men who have sex with men only (MSMO): a cross-sectional study in Western China

BMJ Open ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. e023498 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ying Hu ◽  
Xiao-ni Zhong ◽  
Bin Peng ◽  
Yan Zhang ◽  
Hao Liang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Western China ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
The Past ◽  
Prevalence Of Depression ◽  
Sex With Men ◽  
Hiv Negative

ObjectiveTo compare the prevalence of depression, anxiety and comorbidity between HIV-negative men who have sex with men and women (MSMW) and men who have sex with men only (MSMO) and examine the associated factors with depression and anxiety separately.DesignA cross-sectional study.SettingThe study was conducted in Western China.ParticipantsFrom April 2013 to October 2014, 2422 participants aged 18–65 years, who were male at birth, had engaged in sex with male partners in the past 6 months, self-reported negative or unknown HIV status, were willing to participate and provided informed consent were recruited using non-probability sampling. An anonymous self-administered questionnaire was used to collect the data. A total of 1809 HIV-negative men who have sex with men (MSM) were eligible for the final analysis.ResultsOf 1809 MSM, 16.1% were MSMW and 83.9% were MSMO. The prevalence of depression, anxiety and comorbidity was 50.86%, 36.43% and 32.65%, respectively, for MSMW; these results were higher than those for MSMO (35.18%, 23.52% and 18.91%, respectively). After adjusting for potential confounding factors, the prevalence of depression and anxiety was higher among MSMW than among MSMO. The prevalence of depression and/or anxiety was associated with young age, lower educational level, lower monthly income, lower HIV score and some risky sexual behaviour (had never engaged in HIV counselling, had obtained commercial sexual services in the past 6 months and sometimes/always looked for sexual partners through the internet). The prevalence of depression and anxiety was lower for those who drank less than once a week than for those who never drank.ConclusionOur findings suggest the need to address mental health among MSMW. Future health intervention strategies should integrate mental health services and traditional HIV prevention programmes and should consider the differences between MSMW and MSMO.Trial registration numberChiCTR-TRC-13003849; Pre-results.

scholarly journals Prevalence of Anxiety and Depression among Medical Students

2015 ◽  
Vol 39 (3) ◽  
pp. 388-394 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fábio de Oliveira Tabalipa ◽  
Mariana Fuganti de Souza ◽  
Gláucia Pfützenreuter ◽  
Vinícius Carriero Lima ◽  
Eliane Traebert ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Poisson Regression ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Prevalence Of Depression

ABSTRACT Background Medical students are a vulnerable population to develop depression and anxiety disorders. Objective To estimate the prevalence and associated factors of anxiety and depression among medical students. Methods A cross-sectional study with a random sample (n = 346) of medical students at a Brazilian university was performed. The Beck Depression Anxiety Inventory was used to measure anxiety and depression levels. Crude and adjusted analyses were performed using Poisson regression. Results The prevalence of anxiety was 35.5% and depression was 32.8%. The prevalence of anxiety and depression was 14% higher and 16% higher among women (p = 0.025 and p = 0.006, respectively). Students whose parents were not physicians reported 23% higher prevalence of anxiety (p = 0.006), and those who had physician parents reported 29% higher prevalence of depression (p = 0.034). Those who always or often felt pushed by their parents showed 22% higher prevalence of anxiety (p =.006) and 19% higher depression (p = 0.016). Students who had concerns over the future had 15% higher prevalence of depression (p = 0.017). Conclusion The prevalence of anxiety and depressive symptoms was higher than the average found in the general population.

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