Depression and anxiety as risk factors for female sexual pain

Abstract Background Female sexual pain is a complex multifactorial condition. Most of researches have focused on underlying biomedical factors. Although psychological, psychiatric, and relational factors have been studied as possible correlates, limited research has been made in this area about the Egyptian population. The present study aimed to evaluate prevalence of female sexual pain among a sample of Egyptian females and detect its correlation with depression and anxiety. Female sexual function index (FSFI) was used to evaluate sexual pain in 450 women calculating their pain domain scores. Their scores were correlated to demographic data, genital health complaints, depression, and anxiety symptoms. Results The prevalence of marked severe sexual pain was 31.6% and that of trivial pain was 68.4% in the studied group. In the study group, 75 (16.7%) females had depressive symptoms, and 40 (8.9%) females had anxiety symptoms. Patients with severe depression had significantly marked severe pain than patients with minimal depression (p < 0.001 respectively). Patients with severe anxiety had significantly lower pain score than patients without (p < 0.001). Pain score had significant negative correlation with each of the depression score (r − 0.524, p < 0.001) and the anxiety score (r − 0.305, p < 0.001). Patients with gynecological causes especially fungal infection had significantly severe marked pain than patients without any other physical causes (< 0.001). Conclusions Anxiety, depression, and the presence of gynecological causes especially fungal infection were significantly independent risk factors for more sexual pain.

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Determinants of patient-reported outcome trajectories and symptomatic recovery in Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) services

Psychological Medicine ◽

10.1017/s0033291720005395 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 1-10

Author(s):

Jan Stochl ◽

Emma Soneson ◽

Freya Stuart ◽

Jessica Fritz ◽

Annabel E. L. Walsh ◽

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Keyword(s):

Symptom Severity ◽

Severe Depression ◽

Anxiety Symptoms ◽

Rate Of Change ◽

Depression And Anxiety ◽

Rapid Improvement ◽

Baseline Severity ◽

Psychological Therapies ◽

Patient Reported ◽

Functionally Impaired

Abstract Background Despite evidence for the general effectiveness of psychological therapies, there exists substantial heterogeneity in patient outcomes. We aimed to identify factors associated with baseline severity of depression and anxiety symptoms, rate of symptomatic change over the course of therapy, and symptomatic recovery in a primary mental health care setting. Methods Using data from a service evaluation involving 35 527 patients in England's psychological and wellbeing [Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT)] services, we applied latent growth models to explore which routinely-collected sociodemographic, clinical, and therapeutic variables were associated with baseline symptom severity and rate of symptomatic change. We used a multilevel logit model to determine variables associated with symptomatic recovery. Results Being female, younger, more functionally impaired, and more socioeconomically disadvantaged was associated with higher baseline severity of both depression and anxiety symptoms. Being older, less functionally impaired, and having more severe baseline symptomatology was associated with more rapid improvement of both depression and anxiety symptoms (male gender and greater socioeconomic disadvantage were further associated with rate of change for depression only). Therapy intensity and appointment frequency seemed to have no correlation with rate of symptomatic improvement. Patients with lower baseline symptom severity, less functional impairment, and older age had a greater likelihood of achieving symptomatic recovery (as defined by IAPT criteria). Conclusions We must continue to investigate how best to tailor psychotherapeutic interventions to fit patients’ needs. Patients who begin therapy with more severe depression and/or anxiety symptoms and poorer functioning merit special attention, as these characteristics may negatively impact recovery.

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Association between Depression and Anxiety Symptoms and Major Atherosclerosis Risk Factors in Patients with Chest Pain

The Tohoku Journal of Experimental Medicine ◽

10.1620/tjem.212.169 ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 212 (2) ◽

pp. 169-175 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Mutlu Vural ◽

Ömer Satiroglu ◽

Berfu Akbas ◽

Isin Göksel ◽

Öcal Karabay

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Chest Pain ◽

Anxiety Symptoms ◽

Depression And Anxiety ◽

Atherosclerosis Risk ◽

Atherosclerosis Risk Factors

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Assessment on Occurrences of Depression and Anxiety and Associated Risk Factors in the Infertile Chinese Men

American Journal of Men s Health ◽

10.1177/1557988317695901 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 11 (3) ◽

pp. 767-774 ◽

Cited By ~ 9

Author(s):

Bin Yang ◽

Jianchao Zhang ◽

Yuxia Qi ◽

Pu Wang ◽

Ronghuan Jiang ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Psychological Symptoms ◽

Short Form ◽

Significant Risk ◽

Anxiety Symptoms ◽

Reproductive Age ◽

Depression And Anxiety ◽

Male Population ◽

Chinese Men ◽

Prevalence Of Depression

The prevalence of depression and anxiety in the Chinese male population with infertility is still uncertain. The prevalence of depression, anxiety, and a combination of both psychological symptoms was 20.8%, 7.8%, and 15.4%, respectively in 771 infertile Chinese men in the current study by the Mental Health Inventory–5 and the State–Trait Anxiety Inventory–Short Form questionnaires. Differences in demographics (age, education, and income) had no noticeable impact on the development of psychological symptoms. Clinical factors such as concomitant disorders (varicocele, epididymal cyst, and erectile dysfunction) were identified as risk factors associated with depressive symptoms ( OR = 1.47; 95% CI [1.14, 1.90]; p < .001) and both depressive and anxiety symptoms ( OR = 1.56; 95% CI [1.17, 2.08]; p < .001). An infertility duration over 2 years was associated with a high risk of anxiety symptoms ( OR = 3.94; 95% CI [1.20, 12.93], p < .02). Other clinical conditions such as type of treatment and quality of sperm were not significant risk factors for psychological symptoms. This study provides evidence that Chinese men of reproductive age who suffer from infertility are vulnerable to psychological distress.

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Prevalence of and risk factors for depressive and anxiety symptoms in a large sample of Chinese adolescents in the post-COVID-19 era

10.21203/rs.3.rs-961556/v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Xiaobin Zhang ◽

Haidong Yang ◽

Jing Zhang ◽

Man Yang ◽

Nian Yuan ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Middle School ◽

Depressive Symptoms ◽

Anxiety Symptoms ◽

Chinese Adolescents ◽

Female Adolescents ◽

Urban Region ◽

Depression And Anxiety ◽

Male Adolescents ◽

Parental Relationship

Abstract Background Depressive and anxiety symptoms are widespread among adolescents today, creating a large social problem. However, few previous studies have addressed depression and anxiety among adolescents in Chinese cohorts. The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of and risk factors for depressive and anxiety symptoms among Chinese middle school adolescent students in the post-COVID-19 era. Methods A total of 22380 middle school students from Jiangsu Province were surveyed online, and their general demographic data were collected. The Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) was used to assess depressive symptoms, and the seven-item Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD-7) scale was used to measure anxiety symptoms. Results Of these participants (aged 12–17 years), 25.6% had depressive symptoms, 26.9% had anxiety symptoms, and 20.6% had a combination of depression and anxiety symptoms. The prevalence of depressive symptoms was higher in female adolescents (27.6%) than in male adolescents (23.7%; χ2 = 45.479, P=0.000), and the proportion with anxiety symptoms was higher among female adolescents (28.6%) than among male adolescents (25.4%; χ2 = 29.390, P=0.000). Furthermore, binary logistic regression analysis showed that gender, region, and parental relationship were significantly associated with depressive symptoms among adolescents, while age, gender, region, and parental relationship were significantly associated with anxiety symptoms. Conclusions Our findings demonstrated that the prevalence of depression and anxiety symptoms in Chinese adolescents are high. Female gender, urban region, and poor parental relationship may be risk factors for depressive and anxiety symptoms. Furthermore, policy makers, schools, and families should pay more attention to the psychological health of adolescents.

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Depression and anxiety symptoms: onset, developmental course and risk factors during early childhood

Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry ◽

10.1111/j.1469-7610.2009.02099.x ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 50 (10) ◽

pp. 1201-1208 ◽

Cited By ~ 122

Author(s):

Sylvana M. Côté ◽

Michel Boivin ◽

Xuecheng Liu ◽

Daniel S. Nagin ◽

Mark Zoccolillo ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Early Childhood ◽

Anxiety Symptoms ◽

Depression And Anxiety ◽

Developmental Course

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Depression and anxiety symptoms in young adults before and during the COVID-19 pandemic: evidence from a Canadian population-based cohort

Annals of General Psychiatry ◽

10.1186/s12991-021-00362-2 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 20 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Kia Watkins-Martin ◽

Massimiliano Orri ◽

Marie-Hélène Pennestri ◽

Natalie Castellanos-Ryan ◽

Simon Larose ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Young Adults ◽

Short Form ◽

Depression Scale ◽

Severe Depression ◽

Population Based ◽

Anxiety Symptoms ◽

Living Alone ◽

Depression And Anxiety ◽

Regression To The Mean ◽

The Mean

Abstract Background Concerns have been raised that the COVID-19 pandemic could increase risk for adverse mental health outcomes, especially in young adults, a vulnerable age group. We investigated changes in depression and anxiety symptoms (overall and severe) from before to during the pandemic, as well as whether these changes are linked to COVID-19-related stressors and pre-existing vulnerabilities in young adults followed in the context of a population-based cohort. Method Participants (n = 1039) from the Quebec Longitudinal Study of Child Development reported on their depression (Centre for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale, short form) and anxiety (General Anxiety Disorder-7 Scale) symptoms and completed a COVID-19 questionnaire during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in the summer of 2020 (age 22 years). Assessments at age 20 (2018) were used to estimate pre-pandemic depression and anxiety symptom severity. Results While mean levels of depression and anxiety symptoms did not change from before to during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic (e.g., the mean of depressive symptoms was 9.30 in 2018 and 9.59 in 2020), we observed a slight increase in rates of severe depression (scores ≥ 21) from before (6.1%) to during (8.2%) the pandemic. Most COVID-19-related variables (e.g., loss of education/occupation, frequent news-seeking) – except living alone – and most pre-existing vulnerabilities (e.g., low SES, low social support) were not associated with changes in depression or anxiety symptoms. However, results varied as a function of pre-pandemic levels of depression and anxiety: depression and anxiety symptoms increased among adults with the lowest levels of symptoms before the pandemic, while they decreased among those with the highest levels of symptoms, possibly reflecting a regression to the mean. Conclusions Depression and anxiety symptoms in young adults from Québec in Summer 2020 were mostly comparable to symptoms reported in 2018. Most COVID-19-related stressors and pre-existing vulnerabilities were not associated with changes in symptoms, except living alone and pre-existing symptoms of depression and anxiety. However, the increased rate of severe depression warrants further investigation.

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Prevalence of and risk factors for depressive and anxiety symptoms in a large sample of Chinese adolescents in the post-COVID-19 era

Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Mental Health ◽

10.1186/s13034-021-00429-8 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 15 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Xiaobin Zhang ◽

Haidong Yang ◽

Jing Zhang ◽

Man Yang ◽

Nian Yuan ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Middle School ◽

Depressive Symptoms ◽

Anxiety Symptoms ◽

Chinese Adolescents ◽

Female Adolescents ◽

Urban Region ◽

Depression And Anxiety ◽

Male Adolescents ◽

Parental Relationship

Abstract Background Depressive and anxiety symptoms are widespread among adolescents today, creating a large social problem. However, few previous studies have addressed depression and anxiety among adolescents in Chinese cohorts. The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of and risk factors for depressive and anxiety symptoms among Chinese middle school adolescent students in the post-COVID-19 era. Methods A total of 22,380 middle school students from Jiangsu Province were surveyed online, and their general demographic data were collected. The Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) was used to assess depressive symptoms, and the seven-item Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD-7) scale was used to measure anxiety symptoms. Results Of these participants (aged 12–17 years), 25.6% had depressive symptoms, 26.9% had anxiety symptoms, and 20.6% had a combination of depression and anxiety symptoms. The prevalence of depressive symptoms was higher in female adolescents (27.6%) than in male adolescents (23.7%; χ2 = 45.479, P = 0.000), and the proportion with anxiety symptoms was higher among female adolescents (28.6%) than among male adolescents (25.4%; χ2 = 29.390, P = 0.000). Furthermore, binary logistic regression analysis showed that gender, region, and parental relationship were significantly associated with depressive symptoms among adolescents, while age, gender, region, and parental relationship were significantly associated with anxiety symptoms. Conclusions Our findings demonstrated that the prevalence of reported depressive and anxiety symptoms in Chinese adolescents are high. Female gender, urban region, and poor parental relationship may be risk factors for depressive and anxiety symptoms. Furthermore, policy makers, schools, and families need to pay more attention to the psychological health of adolescents, develop response plans and take early intervention measures to reduce the prevalence of adolescent depression and anxiety.

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Depression and Anxiety Symptoms among General Hospital Employees in need of Mental Health Treatment

10.1101/2021.06.08.21258530 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Nilson Silva ◽

Anderson Sousa Martins da Silva ◽

Lucas Pequeno Galvao ◽

Julio Torales ◽

Antonio Ventriglio ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

General Hospital ◽

Health Professionals ◽

Mental Health Treatment ◽

Depressive Disorders ◽

Demographic Data ◽

Anxiety Symptoms ◽

Depression And Anxiety ◽

Health Treatment ◽

Education Levels

Background Depression and anxiety are common and disabling mental disorders worldwide. It has been described a high prevalence of these disorders among health professionals. Aim This study aimed to investigate the association between occupation and depressive/anxiety symptoms, education levels, among professionals from a Brazilian General Hospital in need of mental health treatment. Methods This is a longitudinal twelve-years retrospective study, involving health professionals. Socio-demographic data were collected as well as two standardized scales for depression and anxiety symptoms. Results Data from 506 employees needing a mental health intervention have been described: mean age was 34.6 years, 46.2% of them worked in the administrative sector, 35.0% were nursing assistants, 7.5% were nursing technicians, 6.7% were nurses, and 4.5% reported other occupations. According to the ICD-10 criteria, the rates of diagnosis of depressive disorders and anxiety disorders were 60.9% and 37%, respectively. Conclusions The rate of depression and anxiety is higher among health professionals than the general population. Thus, specific programs of prevention based on resilience, continuing education and health promotion are needed.

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Anthropometric, Dietary and Psychological Risk Factors for Prevalence of Depression and Anxiety Among Adolescents Studying in Public Schools of Delhi

Current Developments in Nutrition ◽

10.1093/cdn/nzaa057_031 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 4 (Supplement_2) ◽

pp. 1215-1215

Author(s):

Preeti Khanna ◽

Bani Aeri

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Public Schools ◽

Depressive Symptoms ◽

Eating Behavior ◽

Anxiety Symptoms ◽

Depression And Anxiety ◽

Psychological Risk Factors ◽

Prevalence Of Depression ◽

Psychological Risk ◽

Female Subjects

Abstract Objectives The present research was designed to study the prevalence & association of depression & anxiety with anthropometric, dietary and psychological risk factors among adolescent boys & girls studying in public schools of Delhi. Methods 546 adolescents participated in this cross-sectional study. Child Behaviour Checklist was used to assess depression and anxiety symptoms. Data pertaining to sociodemographic profile (pre-tested), eating behavior (Three Factor Eating Questionnaire), body image perception and locus of control (standardized questionnaire), dietary intake (two day 24 hour recall and food frequency questionnaire), and anthropometric parameters (BMI and body fat%) were collected and statistically analysed. Results Prevalence of depression and anxiety symptoms was 33.51% and 27.47% respectively. As per the multi-variable regression models, subjects who reported cognitive restrained eating (OR:1.41 95% CI: 1.17–1.71 P = 0.0004) and emotional eating behavior (OR:1.18 95% CI: 1.05–1.33 P = 0.0041) had statistically significant higher odds for developing depressive symptoms. In males, subjects who were skipping breakfast (OR: 19.19 95% CI: 3.83–96.20 P = 0.0003) and were not consuming milk in breakfast (OR: 0.14 95% CI: 0.05–0.36 P = < 0.0001) had significantly higher odds of getting depressed. In females, weight management practices was a significant psychological predictors of depression symptoms. Female subjects who were skipping their meals, especially breakfast (OR: 43.10 95% CI: 1.44 - 1292.10 P = 0.0301) had significantly higher odds of getting depressed than the non-skippers. Deviation from the normal weight category was significant predictor of depressive symptoms in male and female subjects. Underweight (OR:118.46 95% CI:31.92–439.62 P = < 0.0001), overweight and obese (OR:37.21 95% CI:14.14–97.88 P = < 0.0001) males had significantly higher odds of getting depressed. Body fat % was also a significant predictor of depressive symptoms in male adolescents (P = 0.0079). Female subjects in underweight, overweight and obese categories also had significantly higher odds of getting depressed. Similar pattern of associations and risk factors were also reported for anxiety symptoms. Conclusions The study serve as a strategic tool for mental health prevention & management policies designed for adolescents. Funding Sources UGC.

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