scholarly journals Depressive symptoms are associated with cigarette smoking among tuberculosis patients in Botswana

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexandria Jones-Patten ◽  
Qiao Wang ◽  
Keneilwe Molebatsi ◽  
Thomas E. Novotny ◽  
Kamran Siddiqi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Cigarette Smoking ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Median Number ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Anxiety Symptoms ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health Clinics ◽  
Patient Health

AbstractBackgroundResearchers have increasingly recognized the adverse effects of smoking on tuberculosis (TB) outcomes. Smoking may be a maladaptive coping mechanism for depression and anxiety among TB patients; however, this association has not yet been investigated.Design/MethodsWe conducted a cross-sectional study among newly diagnosed TB patients between January and December 2019 in Gaborone, Botswana, and evaluated factors associated with cigarette smoking. Using the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 and the Zung Self-Rating Anxiety scale, we collected depression and anxiety scores, respectively; scores of ≥10 indicate depression and scores of ≥36 indicate anxiety. We performed Poisson regression analyses with robust variance to examine whether depression and anxiety were associated with smoking.ResultsOne hundred and eighty participants with TB were enrolled from primary health clinics. Among all enrollees, depression was reported in 46 (27.1%) participants, while anxiety was reported in 60 (44.4%) participants. Overall, 45 (25.0%) participants reported current smoking, and the median number of cigarettes per day was 10. Depressive symptoms were associated with a higher prevalence of smoking (aPR: 1.82; 95% CI = 1.11, 3.01) after adjusting for sex, HIV status, food insecurity, anxiety, and income. The association between anxiety symptoms and cigarette smoking did not reach statistical significance (aPR 1.26; 95% CI: 0.78-2.05).ConclusionsWe found the association between depressive symptoms and smoking among TB patients in Botswana to be significant and the association between anxiety symptoms and cigarette smoking insignificant. Future studies should further investigate these associations when addressing TB care.

scholarly journals Depressive and Anxiety Symptoms Among People Under Quarantine During the COVID-19 Epidemic in China: A Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tong Yan ◽  
Wang Zhizhong ◽  
Zheng Jianzhong ◽  
Ying Yubo ◽  
Liu Jie ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High Risk ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Anxiety Symptoms ◽  
Middle School Education ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Symptoms Of Depression ◽  
Patient Health ◽  
Effective Public Health

Background: During the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, quarantine as an effective public health measure has been widely used in China and elsewhere to slow down the spread, while high-risk psychological response populations remain under-reported.Objective: The aim of the study is to investigate the depressive and anxiety symptoms among the high-risk individuals quarantined during the COVID-19 pandemic in China.Methods: An online survey was conducted from February 29 to April 10, 2020, among individuals quarantined for at least 2 weeks due to the high-risk exposure. Chinese versions of the nine-item Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) with a seven-item Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD-7) were applied to assess depressive and anxiety symptoms, respectively. Compliance with quarantine and knowledge of COVID-19 was also assessed. An unconditional logistic regression model was performed to identify the correlators.Results: Of the 1,260 participants completing the full survey, 14.0% (95% CI: 12.2–16.1%), 7.1% (95% CI: 5.9–8.7%), and 6.3% (95% CI: 5.1–7.8%) had at least moderate symptoms of depression, anxiety, and a combination of depression and anxiety (CDA), respectively; 14.8% (95% CI: 13.0–16.9%) had at least one condition. Multivariate analysis showed that participants with an undergraduate or above degree were more likely to report depressive (OR = 2.98, 95% CI: 1.56–5.72) and anxiety symptoms (OR = 2.95, 95% CI: 1.14–7.63) than those with middle school education. Those who were unemployed (OR = 0.37, 95% CI: 0.21–0.65 for depression; OR = 0.31, 95% CI: 0.14–0.73 for anxiety), students (OR = 0.14, 95% CI: 0.04–0.48 for depression; OR = 0.11, 95% CI: 0.01–0.85 for anxiety), and more knowledgeable of COVID-19 (OR = 0.84, 95% CI: 0.73–0.96 for depression, OR = 0.82, 95% CI: 0.68–0.98 for anxiety) were less likely to report depressive and anxiety symptoms. Higher quarantine compliance correlated with lower risks of depressive (OR = 0.94, 95% CI: 0.91–0.96) and anxiety symptoms (OR = 0.95, 95% CI: 0.91–0.98).Conclusion: Individuals under quarantine during the COVID-19 pandemic suffered prevalent depressive and anxiety symptoms. Consequently, comprehensive interventional measures, including knowledge dissemination, timely virus tests, and strengthened communication, may minimize quarantine's adverse effects.

scholarly journals Depressive Symptoms among Patients with Diabetes in Qatar: Frequency and Potential Determinants

Healthcare ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 302
Author(s):  
Hiba Bawadi ◽  
Alanood Al-Shahwani ◽  
Dana Arafeh ◽  
Daniah Al-Asmar ◽  
Joyce Moawad ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Sociodemographic Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
P Value ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Level Of Education ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Patients With Diabetes ◽  
Patient Health

Background: Diabetes is a highly prevalent chronic disease that is associated with major complications. Findings regarding risk of depression among patients with diabetes are controversial. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and determinants of depressive symptoms among Qatari patients with type 2 diabetes. Methods: This cross-sectional study was based on Qatar Biobank (QBB) data of 2448 Qatari adults with diabetes aged 21–60 years old. Data regarding age, gender, education, income, body mass index (BMI), medication use, glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) were retrieved. Patients’ responses to the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) were also obtained. Data analyses was performed using STATA 16, and statistical significance was considered at a p-value of <0.05. Results: Of the 2448 participants, 15.4% (n = 378) had self-reported depressive symptoms. Depressive symptoms were frequent among females (69.6%), smokers (15.9%), and participants with a higher level of education (47.1%). Average age of participants who reported depressive symptoms was significantly less that among participants without depressive symptoms (44.8 vs. 52.9 years). Qatari women with diabetes seem to be at higher risk of depression when compared to men (OR = 1.819, 95% CI: 1.42–2.33); The odds of reporting depressive symptoms were 35% higher among patients with more advanced educational qualifications (OR = 1.351, 95% CI: 1.00, 1.82). Smokers were twice as likely to report depressive symptoms as their non-smoking counterparts. There was no significant relationship between depression and poor glycemic control, physical activity, BMI, or insulin use. Conclusions: In summary, the study results suggest that several sociodemographic factors, such as age, gender, and level of education were associated with the risk of depressive symptoms among Qataris with diabetes.

scholarly journals Ayahuasca use and reported effects on depression and anxiety symptoms: An international cross-sectional study of 11,912 consumers

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 ◽  
pp. 100098
Author(s):  
Jerome Sarris ◽  
Daniel Perkins ◽  
Lachlan Cribb ◽  
Violeta Schubert ◽  
Emerita Opaleye ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Anxiety Symptoms ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

Depressive Symptoms in Dialysis: Prevalence and Relationship with Uremia-Related Biochemical Parameters

2018 ◽  
Vol 46 (4) ◽  
pp. 286-291 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luigi Cirillo ◽  
Roberta Cutruzzulà ◽  
Chiara Somma ◽  
Marco Gregori ◽  
Giuseppe Cestone ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Functional Impairment ◽  
Biochemical Parameter ◽  
Serum Levels ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Dialysis Patients ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Patient Health ◽  
Laboratory Variables ◽  
The Impact

Background: Depression is the most common psychiatric disorder in long-term dialysis patients and a risk factor for morbidity and mortality. Although there is a relevance of the issue in the dialysis setting, we still know little about possible relationships between depression and uraemia-related biochemical abnormalities. Our aims were to evaluate (1) the prevalence of depression in our haemodialysis (HD) and peritoneal dialysis (PD) population using a validated and easy-to-implement screening tool and (2) the association between depression and the main uraemia-related clinical and biochemical parameter changes. Methods: In this monocentric cross-sectional study, all patients of our centre with at least 3 months of dialysis were screened by Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9), a self-administered depression-screening questionnaire validated in dialysis setting. The impact of depressive symptoms on daily life was also assessed. We then analysed relationships between the PHQ-9-derived depressive score, functional impairment score, demographic, clinical and laboratory variables. Results: In our cohort of 145 patients, depressive symptoms were found in 69 patients (46%). Stratifying for severity, mild, moderate and severe grade accounted for 31, 13 and 2% respectively. Depressive symptoms affected 36% of patients on PD versus 52% of patients on HD. Moreover, the PD patients had significantly less functional impairment derived from depressive symptoms than the HD patients. Simple and multiple regression analysis identified serum phosphorus as the only uraemia-related laboratory parameter that was high statistically associated with depressive score. Conclusions: Using a reliable, simple and fast tool, we found that depressive symptoms affect almost half of dialysis patients, particularly so the HD cohort. Severity of depressive symptoms seems related to serum levels of phosphorus possibly because depression affects compliance to therapy.

scholarly journals High Prevalence of Poststroke Depression in Ischemic Stroke Patients in Ethiopia

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Fikru Tsehayneh ◽  
Abenet Tafesse
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Significant Proportion ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Screening Tools ◽  
Limited Information ◽  
Poststroke Depression ◽  
Stroke Patients ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Patient Health

Background. There is limited information and research carried out regarding the prevalence of poststroke depression (PSD) in the study area. Psychiatric disorders complicate a significant proportion of patients suffering from stroke. This of course have a great negative impact on our knowledge about poststroke depression in Ethiopia, and poststroke depression complicates a significant number of stroke patients and their rehabilitation. Methods. A cross-sectional study on all patients aged above 18 years and diagnosed with stroke in the past two years who attended the neurology follow-up clinics of Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital (TASH) and Zewditu Memorial Hospital (ZMH) was done by using a structured questionnaire containing Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) depression screening tool. Result. Of 84 patients who were eligible for the study, 32.2% of patients have depressive symptoms. Women (OR 0.001, 95% CI 0.12–0.87) and aphasic patients (OR 0.034, 95% CI 0.19–1.27) were more likely to have depressive symptoms. Conclusion. Depressive symptoms after stroke are common in Ethiopian patients. Our study demonstrates female and aphasic patients are more likely to screen positive for PSD. Hence, screening all poststroke patients with different screening tools is practical, and further studies are needed to assess the validity of these screening tools and also to assess PSD as a predictor of stroke outcome.

scholarly journals Religious Coping, Religiosity, Depression and Anxiety among Medical Students in a Multi-Religious Setting

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 259 ◽  
Author(s):  
Benedict Francis ◽  
Jesjeet Gill ◽  
Ng Yit Han ◽  
Chiara Petrus ◽  
Fatin Azhar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Religious Coping ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Anxiety Symptoms ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Negative Religious Coping ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
Socio Demographic Factors

Medical students are vulnerable to depression and anxiety due to the nature of their academic life. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of depressive and anxiety symptoms among medical students and the association between religious coping, religiosity and socio-demographic factors with anxiety and depressive symptoms. A cross sectional design was used for this study. Scales used were the Malay version of the Duke Religious Index (DUREL-M), the Malay version of the Brief Religious Coping Scale (Brief RCOPE) and the Malay version Hospital and Anxiety Depression Scale (HADS-M). 622 students participated in this study. They scored moderately on the organized (mean: 3.51) and non-organized religious (mean: 3.85) subscales of the DUREL, but had high intrinsic religiosity (mean: 12.18). The prevalence of anxiety and depressive symptoms were 4.7% and 17.4% respectively, which is lower than local as well as international data. Islam, negative religious coping and the presence of depressive symptoms were significantly associated with anxiety symptoms. Only the presence of anxiety symptoms was significantly associated with depressive symptoms. Negative religious coping, rather than positive religious coping, has significant association with depressive and anxiety symptoms. Redirecting focus towards negative religious coping is imperative to boost mental health outcomes among medical students.

Depression and anxiety symptoms following cancer diagnosis: a cross-sectional study

2015 ◽  
Vol 21 (5) ◽  
pp. 562-570 ◽  
Author(s):  
Graça Cardoso ◽  
Joao Graca ◽  
Catarina Klut ◽  
Bruno Trancas ◽  
Ana Papoila
Keyword(s):  
Cancer Diagnosis ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Anxiety Symptoms ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

scholarly journals Prevalence and Predictors of Anxiety and Depressive Symptoms among Patients Diagnosed with Oral Cancer in China: A cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lulu Yuan ◽  
Bochen Pan ◽  
Weiren Wang ◽  
Lie Wang ◽  
Xujie Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Oral Cancer ◽  
Social Isolation ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Predictive Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Anxiety Symptoms ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Oral Cancer Patients

Abstract Background Anxiety and depression are common mental health problems among patients with cancer. While many psychological variables have been proven to influence anxiety and depressive symptoms, the variables are not mutually exclusive and their integrated effects on patients with oral cancer are yet unknown. The present study aims to explore the prevalence of anxiety and depressive symptoms among patients with oral cancer, to find out key potentially predictive factors associated with anxiety and depressive symptoms. Method A cross-sectional study was carried out for Chinese patients with oral cancer between May 2016 and October 2017 in two Grade-A Tertiary Hospitals in Shenyang, China. 230 patients with oral cancer were interviewed with questionnaires on demographic variables, Zung Self-Rating Anxiety Scale (SAS), Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D), Herth Hope Index (HHI), Social Impact Scale, Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS), Revised Life Orientation Test (LOT-R), Perceived Stress Scale-10 (PSS-10), and General Perceived Self-efficacy Scale(GSE). Chi-square test, nonparametric test, t-test and logistic regression analyses were conducted where appropriate to explore predictive factors of anxiety symptoms and depressive symptoms. Result The prevalence of anxiety symptoms and depressive symptoms in the sample population was 36.96% (85/230) and 65.21% (150/230), respectively. Social isolation dimension of stigma (β=0.436, OR=1.547, CI:1.211~1.975), optimism (β=-0.276, OR=0.759, CI:0.624~0.922), and perceived stress (β=0.217, OR=1.243, CI:1.092~1.414) were predictors of anxiety symptoms. Marriage (β=1.648, OR=5.198, CI:1.427~18.924), positive readiness and expectancy dimension of hope (β=-0.505, OR=0.604, CI:0.395~0.923), social isolation dimension of stigma (β=0.314, OR=1.368, CI:1.054~1.776) and perceived stress (β=0.273, OR=1.314, CI:1.134~1.524) were predictors of depressive symptoms among oral cancer patients. Conclusion The prevalence of anxiety symptoms and depressive symptoms was high among oral cancer patients in China. The communal predictors of anxiety and depressive symptoms in patients with oral cancer were levels of perceived stress and social isolation of stigma. In addition, optimism was a predictor of anxiety symptoms and hope was a predictor of depressive symptoms.

scholarly journals Impact on Mental Health of students due to restriction caused by COVID-19 pandemic: Cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amar Prashad Chaudhary ◽  
Narayan Sah Sonar ◽  
Jamuna TR ◽  
Moumita Banerjee ◽  
Shailesh Yadav
Keyword(s):  
Severe Depression ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Depression Symptoms ◽  
Strong Positive Correlation ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Psychometric Scales ◽  
Patient Health ◽  
Behavioral Impact

AbstractBackgroundThe aim of the study was to investigate fear, depression and anxiety symptoms among students of India due to COVID-19 pandemic and its restriction.MethodThe cross-sectional web-based research was conducted between mid-November and mid-December 2020 with the objective of understanding the psychological and behavioral consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic effect on students due to the constraint of forced control. The questionnaire included a) socio-demographic questions and b) psychometric scales evaluating the psychological and behavioral impact caused by COVID-19 pandemic and restrictions.ResultsTotal number of 324 students participated in this study in which 44.4% were male and 55.6% were female. Fear of COVID-19 scale showed 68.8% of students had high fear, 24.4% had moderate to severe depression and 51.5% had moderate to severe anxiety. The correlation of fear of COVID-19 scale (FCV-19s) with Generalized Anxiety scale (GAD-7) and brief patient health questionnaire scale (PHQ-9) was found to be 0.492 and 0.474 respectively.ConclusionThis research concludes that there is a very strong fear of COVID-19 among students, along with anxiety and depression symptoms. This study also concludes that the fear of the COVID-19 scale has strong positive correlation with the anxiety (GAD-7) and depression (PHQ-9) scales.

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