Prevalence of Depression in Patients of Parkinson’s Disease Presenting to a Tertiary Care Hospital at Karachi

Objectives. To determine the frequency of depression in patients with idiopathic parkinsonism presenting to a tertiary care Hospital in Karachi. Material and methods. This case study was conducted at the neurology department Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre, Karachi (JPMC). The duration of the study was six months from 22nd January 2019 to 2nd June 2019. A total of 114 patients of parkinsonism (idiopathic Parkinson’s disease) were included in this study. Patients were assured of confidentiality. They were given questionnaire with Beck depression inventory while waiting in the neurology outpatient clinic. Questionnaire was taken back after 25 minutes. Patient score more than 9 was diagnosed as depression. The identified depressed patient was offered treatment. Results. Frequency of depression in patients with idiopathic Parkinson’s disease was observed in 48.25% (55/114) cases. Conclusions. It is concluded that our study indicates the burden of depression in Parkinson disease (PD) patients. However, even with stable or mild deficit in motor function, the wide prevalence of depression indicates that it should be suspected and treated. Over the past several years, systematic studies of depression and its treatment have contributed significantly to this most challenging psychiatric problem in PD. Hence, there is a need of policy for screening and prompt treatment of such patients so they could lead to enhance quality of life.

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A clinico-epidemiological profile of Parkinson’s disease patients attending the tertiary care hospital of hilly state of North India: a hospital based cross-sectional study

International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences ◽

10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20213088 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 (8) ◽

pp. 2397

Author(s):

Amethyst Bamon ◽

Rajiv Raina ◽

Sudhir Sharma ◽

Nidhi Chauhan

Keyword(s):

Parkinson’S Disease ◽

Parkinson's Disease ◽

Tertiary Care Hospital ◽

Neurodegenerative Disorder ◽

Tertiary Care ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Care Hospital ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Epidemiological Profile

Background: Parkinson's disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder, with male preponderance. It is associated with both motor and non-motor symptoms, which affect quality of life in elderly people. Due to paucity of studies on its epidemiology and prevalence, this disease needs assiduity and further exploration.Methods: A hospital based cross-sectional study was conducted in the tertiary care hospital, among 45 patients diagnosed with PD.Results: The mean age of the participants was 61.17±12.30 years, with male to female ratio was 2:1. The average age of onset of PD was 57.4±12.30 years. Tremor was the most common initial symptom (68.88%) followed by rigidity (20%) and bradykinesia. Most of the patients (86.66%) had progressive symptoms, and 69% had unilateral involvement of limbs.Conclusions: The profile of patients with PD in Himachal Pradesh is similar to that from other populations in India and other developing countries. However, the dearth of studies and data pertaining to PD, invigorate the need to explore this neurodegenerative disorder to comprehend its clinic-epidemiological profile in our state.

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Socio-demographic Characteristics of Parkinson’s Disease Patients attended at a Tertiary Care Hospital in Dhaka City

Journal of Current and Advance Medical Research ◽

10.3329/jcamr.v6i2.42982 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 6 (2) ◽

pp. 106-110

Author(s):

Md Enayet Ul Islam ◽

Afzal Momin ◽

Farzana Sharmin ◽

Provat Kumar Sarkar ◽

Md Azharul Hoque

Keyword(s):

Parkinson’S Disease ◽

Parkinson's Disease ◽

Tertiary Care Hospital ◽

Tertiary Care ◽

Demographic Characteristics ◽

Care Hospital ◽

Dhaka City ◽

Female Ratio ◽

Medical College ◽

Patient Department

Background: Parkinson’s disease occurs in different socio-demographic characteristic people. Objective: The Purpose of the present study was to see the socio-demographic characteristics of Parkinson’s disease patients attended at a tertiary care hospital in Dhaka city. Methodology: This cross-sectional study was carried out in the in-patient and out-patient Department of Medicine and Neurology of Sir Salimullah Medical College and Mitford Hospital, Dhaka from July 2012 to December 2013 for a period of one and half year. All patients with Parkinson’s disease who were admitted under department of Medicine and Neurology and also who visited out-patient department of Medicine and Neurology of Sir Salimullah Medical College and Mitford Hospital, Dhaka were taken as study population. Patients who were diagnosed as Parkinson’s disease according to Brain Bank clinical criteria for diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease were included in this study. The demographic and socio-economic characteristics were recorded in a semi-structured questionnaire. Result: A total number of 40 Parkinson’s patients were recruited for this study. The mean age was 69.15±10.08 years. The male female ratio was found 1.22:1. The majority patients were businessman which was 13(32.5%) cases. The majority of 15(37.5%) patients came from rural area. However, 12(30.0%) patients were in primary level. Furthermore, 21(52.5%) patients came from lower class. Conclusion: In conclusion elder male rural dwellers are mostly suffering from Parkinson’s disease Journal of Current and Advance Medical Research 2019;6(2):106-110

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Frequency of Low Vitamin D3 Levels in Subjects with Parkinson’s Disease. A Study Conducted at PMCH, a Tertiary Care Hospital, Nawabshah

Advances in Parkinson s Disease ◽

10.4236/apd.2018.71002 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 07 (01) ◽

pp. 7-18 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Anwar Ali Jamali ◽

Ghulam Mustafa Jamali ◽

Bhojo Mal Tanwani ◽

Niaz Hussain Jamali ◽

Moti Ram Bhatia

Keyword(s):

Parkinson’S Disease ◽

Parkinson's Disease ◽

Vitamin D3 ◽

Tertiary Care Hospital ◽

Tertiary Care ◽

Care Hospital

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Abstract #1002493: Prevalence of Depression and Assessment of Associated Factors among Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in A Tertiary Care Hospital

Endocrine Practice ◽

10.1016/j.eprac.2021.04.564 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 27 (6) ◽

pp. S44

Author(s):

Nazma Akter

Keyword(s):

Diabetes Mellitus ◽

Type 2 Diabetes ◽

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus ◽

Associated Factors ◽

Tertiary Care Hospital ◽

Tertiary Care ◽

Care Hospital ◽

Prevalence Of Depression

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A STUDY ON PREVALENCE OF POST-PARTUM DEPRESSION IN TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL OF NORTH INDIA.

10.36106/gjra/1201211 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 31-33

Author(s):

Nidhi Johri ◽

Priti Kumar

Keyword(s):

Postpartum Depression ◽

Tertiary Care Hospital ◽

Post Partum ◽

Tertiary Care ◽

Depression Scale ◽

North India ◽

Postpartum Women ◽

Care Hospital ◽

Health Seeking ◽

Prevalence Of Depression

Background: Depression is the most common complication postpartum affecting 10%–15% of women, contributing greatly to maternal mortality and morbidity, but the care availed is very low among the women who suffer. Aim and Objectives: The current study aimed to study the prevalence and associated risk factors of postpartum depression among recently delivered women in a tertiary care hospital of North India. Material and Methods: This was a hospital based cross-sectional study done between May 2019 and January 2020. All women in the study area who had a pregnancy outcome during the past 6 months and have completed 42 days since their last delivery were included in the study. The data on postpartum depression were collected using the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS). Results: There were 300 postpartum women in the study area who participated in the study. Mean age of the study participants was 24.5 years. The deliveries were Institutional in 98% of women. The prevalence of depression among the study women (an EPDS score of 10 and above) was 10%. Among women with depression, a history of depression before the last delivery was given by 40% of women. Only 7.5% of women had sought some form of health care for their problem. Conclusion: The study shows that the prevalence of depression among postpartum women is quite high and the health seeking for depression is very low. Health professionals and workers have to be trained to raise awareness, detect, and treat depression among postpartum women promptly

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PREVALENCE OF DEPRESSION AND ITS ASSOCIATED FACTORS AMONG PATIENTS OF CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE IN A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL FROM ASSAM: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY.

International Journal of Medical and Biomedical Studies ◽

10.32553/ijmbs.v3i11.717 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 3 (11) ◽

Author(s):

Hamad Jeelani ◽

Manzoor A. Parry ◽

Shruti Dange

Keyword(s):

Chronic Kidney Disease ◽

Kidney Disease ◽

Tertiary Care Hospital ◽

Tertiary Care ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Care Hospital ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Factors Affecting ◽

Prevalence Of Depression

Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients are at high risk of depressive disorders because of considerable psychological stress due to physical and social changes brought on by disease. The aim of this study is to assess the prevalence of depression in patients with CKD and the factors affecting it at a public tertiary care hospital. Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out at the renal clinic of a tertiary care hospital. Data on 629 patients diagnosed with CKD from September 2014 to April 2016 was obtained. Nine-item Patient Health Questionnaire from PRIME-MD was used to assess the depression. Results: Of all the patients, 44.7% had depression. Mild depression was found to affect 28.9% of the patients followed by moderate depression and severe depression (15.4% and 0.4%, respectively). According to multiple logistic regression, the occurrence of depression was significantly higher with age below 60 years [odds ratio (OR) 1.5, 0.9–2.7; P<0.05], male gender (OR 1.4, 1.0–3.1; P<0.05), no treatment funding (OR 2.7, 1.3–4.6; P<0.05), education less than grade 12 (OR 1.3, 1.3–3.2; P<0.05), monthly income ≤INR 20,000 (OR 1.6, 1.1–3.6; P<0.05), CKD stage V (OR 1.4 1.0– 2.9; P <0.05), Patients on hemodialysis (HD) (OR 2.5, 1.2–4.5; P<0.05), comorbidities ≥3 (OR 1.6, 1.3–3.0; P<0.05), overweight (OR 2.4, 1.3–2.9; P<0.05), and duration of CKD >2 (OR 2.4, 1.4–4.4; P<0.05). Conclusion: About 44.7% of the patients were found to have depression. Patients’ age, gender, body mass index, treatment funding, education status, income, CKD duration and stage, HD status, and comorbidities were found to be significant factors affecting depression.

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