scholarly journals Anxiety and depression among patients of non-cardiac chest pain and other medically ill patients

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (6) ◽  
pp. 1763
Author(s):  
Maya . ◽  
Puja Pallavi ◽  
Ajay Kumar Bakhla

Background: The current study compared severity of anxiety and depression patients of NCCP and other medical conditions in male adults.Methods: Sample consisted of consenting male patients from cardiology OPD with symptom of chest pain, whereas control group consisted of patients without symptoms of chest pain, aged between 18 to 60 years. Exclusion criteria for both groups included unstable or life-threatening medical conditions, psychosis, substance use disorders, or any psychiatric illness. Both experimental and control group were evaluated with history, clinical examinations and indicated investigations. The socio demographic data sheet and Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) was applied, patients were asked to read all 14 question and place a tick against the reply representing their feelings, the answers were rated with Likert pattern of scoring. The collected data statistically analyzed.Results: A total of 51 patients of experimental group with mean age of 44.82±7.63years and 76 control with mean 46.30±8.45 years were participated for this study. The mean HADS anxiety score for NCCP was 13.29±3.42 and for the group of other patients it was 11.06±3.54 (t value=-3.517, df=125 and p value=0.001). Whereas the mean HADS depression score for NCCP was 12.58±2.76 and for the group of other patients it was 10.90±2.26 (t value=-3.743, df=125 and p value=0.000).Conclusions: NCCP is associated with significantly higher anxiety and depression in comparison to other medically ill patients.

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 15-25
Author(s):  
Muhammad Anggun ◽  
Titik Kusumawinakhyu ◽  
Irma Finurina Mustikawati ◽  
Wiharto Wiharto

Hemodialysis is a routinely performed therapy on chronic kidney patients, leading to psychological problems among subjects who undergo hemodialysis, such as anxiety and depression. One of the efforts to overcome anxiety and depression is with the dhikr intervention. Dhikr presents hearts to remember and be obedient to Allah followed by the words and actions in various conditions.  Discover dhikr's influence on the level of anxiety and depression in patients on hemodialysis in  Purwokerto Islamic Hospital. It was a quantitative study using quasi experiment with a non-quivalent control group design. The number of samples was 12 subjects consisting of 6 subjects in the control group and six subjects in the intervention group with the purposive sampling technique. Instruments were used to measure anxiety and depression are the HADS ( Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale ) before and after dhikr intervention as much as 12 times. Research is carried out in Hemodialysis Unit of  Purwokerto Islamic Hospital. Test statistics on research are used paired t-test and independent t-tests. This study showed a decrease in the mean level of anxiety from 5, 83 to 1.67 in the experimental group ( p = 0.003). The mean level of depression experienced a decline of 9, 67 becomes 4.67 on a group experiment ( p = 0.003). Dhikr reduces the level of anxiety and depression in hemodialysis patients at the Purwokerto Islamic Hospital.


2018 ◽  
Vol 25 (02) ◽  
pp. 173-179
Author(s):  
Syeda Rabia ◽  
Naeem Akhtar Qureshi ◽  
Afsha Shahid ◽  
Hira Afreen

Objectives: To determine the frequency and associated risk factors of chronicpelvic pain (CPP) in educated women under 30 years of age. Study Design: A cross sectionalstudy. Setting: North Naziabad and Gulshan e Iqbal towns of Karachi. Period: January to July2017. Method: Data was collected through convenient sampling. Informed verbal consentwas taken before data collection. A questioner was used to collect demographic and obstetricdata. Screening of Anxiety and depression was done using standard tool Hospital basedanxiety and depression scale (HADS).Result were analyzed on SPSS. Result: The mean ageof women were 25 years, SD = 4.31. The frequency of chronic pelvic pain was 29% (116).Gynecological cause was found in 68.9% (80). Irritable bowel syndrome was seen in 9% (36)women. Significant association of CPP was noted with Dysmenorrhoea (p-value=000,OR=.207), Dyspareunia (p-value = .000, OR = .166), Heavy menstrual flow (p-value = .033, OR= .333), married (p-value = .000, OR = .414), Vaginal discharge (p-value = .000, OR = .260),Anxiety (p-value = .000, OR = .300), depression (p-value = .002, OR = .452), Normal mentalstatus (p-value = .000, OR = 2.488), Irritable bowel syndrome (p-value = .000, OR = .169)and PMS (p-value = .000, OR = .438). Conclusion: Frequency of chronic pelvic pain is high inyoung educated women. Gynecological causes, irritable bowel syndrome and psychologicaldisorder are significantly associated with CPP. 


Author(s):  
Mohammad Ebrahimzadeh Ardakani ◽  
Ghasem Dastjerdi ◽  
Sepideh Hasani

Introduction: Alopecia areata is a fairly common disease characterized by patchy aria of hair loss. The role of psychological factors in the occurrence of alopecia areata has long been discussed. The present study was conducted to determine the frequency of stress and anxiety and depression in the patients with alopecia areata in Yazd City in 2017. Methods: This study was a cross-sectional study and 50 patients with alopecia areata in Yazd were compared with 50 in the control group in the year 2016. Sampling method was a census and variables, including sex, age, education level, duration of lesion, frequency of relapse, and location of the disease were collected and recorded using a questionnaire. The depression anxiety stress-scale (DASS) (Dass11) questionnaire was used for scoring anxiety, stress and depression. For analyzing the collected data were entered into SPSS version 13. Results: The results of the study showed that the mean age of the participants in the study was 30.27 ± 8.7, the mean duration of lesion was 23.5±53.52 months and the mean recurrence rate was 1.4±2.2. From 100 participants in the study, 36 (36%) were women and 64 (64%) were men. The mean score of depression (6.8 vs 4.6), anxiety score (6.08 vs 3.5) and stress score (10.06 vs 8.06) were found to be significantly different between the two groups. Also, in women and in the age range of 17-29 years, the mean of depression and anxiety scores was significantly different in the two groups (P-value <0.05). Conclusion: According to results, it can be concluded that the frequency of depression, anxiety and stress in the patients with alopecia areata is significantly more than the control group.  


Author(s):  
Krishna Priyambada ◽  
Amrit Pattojoshi ◽  
Ajay K. Bakhla

Background: The aim of present study was to investigate the antenatal anxiety across all three trimesters of pregnancy.Methods: This is a cross sectional, observational study for which data is collected from consenting subjects attending antenatal Out Patients department for routine antenatal checkup. Data included socio demographic information’s and Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale and statistical analysis done.Results: Out of 169 Pregnant females 27.8% were during first trimester, 40.8% during second trimester and 31.4% during 3rd trimester. The mean anxiety scores for first, second and third trimester was 10.74±2.97, 11.69±3.09 and 14.20±3.10 respectively. Independent t test revealed significantly higher anxiety scores for third trimester when compared to first trimester scores (t= -6.035, p value = 0.000).Conclusions: This study finds a significantly higher antenatal anxiety during third trimester of pregnancy.


2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S817-S818
Author(s):  
Eunice Lovelle R Clarito ◽  
Melchy V Valiente ◽  
Gelza Mae A Zabat

Abstract Background This study was prompted by significant reports of anxiety and depression among people with skin disorders in clinical settings and primarily focuses on leprosy patients. Methods This is a cross-sectional descriptive study conducted at Dr Jose N. Rodriguez Memorial Hospital located at Tala, Caloocan City, Philippines. All patients admitted at the Custodial ward and seen at the outpatient during the study period will be included using convenience sampling. The prevalence of anxiety and depression was determined by a score of 8 points or higher on the HADS-P. Logistic regression analysis was utilized to determine the relationship between the socio demographic data and clinical variables with anxiety and depression. Odds ratio were calculated and P-value &lt; 0.05 were considered as statistically significant. Results Among the 150 Leprosy patients included in the study with a HADS-P score of 8 and above per category showed that 86 (57.33%) of the respondents have anxiety and 37 (24.67%) have depression. Running a logistic model that predicts a person having an anxiety, having hypertension as well as having a minor disability were proven to be significant with p-value 0.02 and 0.09 respectively. An odds ratio of 3.01 denotes that a person with hypertension is twice (2.01) as likely to have anxiety than a person with no comorbidities. Running a logistic model that predicts a person having a depression, educational attainment was shown to be significant at p-value equal to .04. Having a high school degree in particular is significant at .05 alpha. An odds ratio of 3.01 denotes that a person with hypertension is twice (2.01) as likely to have anxiety than a person with no comorbidities. Table 1. HADS-P Scores of Participants Table 2. Predictors of Anxiety Table 3. Predictors of Depression Conclusion In this study, the prevalence of anxiety is 57.33% and depression is 24.67%. Factors predictive of depression is lower educational attainment and factors predictive of anxiety is presence of comorbidity specifically Hypertension and minor physical disability. This psychiatric comorbidity will have impact on the overall well being of patients. Therefore, the need for psychiatric evaluation among patients with leprosy cannot be overemphasized, as this will provide a holistic approach in the management of these patients. Disclosures All Authors: No reported disclosures


Author(s):  
Omer Beser ◽  
Ebru Pelin Ugur Karaboga ◽  
EVRIM HEPKAYA ◽  
Ayse Ayzit Kilinc ◽  
Ahsen Donmez Turkmen ◽  
...  

Objectives: To follow-up pediatric CF patients—in terms of health status and nutritional status—via Telehealth services during the COVID-19 pandemic. Additional aims were to measure the level of anxiety in the patients and their parents, and to determine the COVID-19 transmission status in the CF patients. Materials and Methods: The CF team supported the patients via remote contact, including dedicated telephone lines. During Telehealth Services interviews, in addition to obtaining information about the patients’ anthropometric measurements, health status, and CF-related complaints, the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) was administered to the patients and the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HAD) was administered to their parents. Results: The study included 144 pediatric CF patients (74 male and 70 female). Mean age of the patients was 8.9 years. In all, 42 (29.2%) of the patients were tested for COVID-19, of which 4 were positive. The mean STAI score was significantly lower in the patient group than in the control group (P < 0.001). The mean HAD anxiety score was significantly higher in the parents of the CF patients, as compared to the parents of the controls (P = 0.005). The mean HAD depression score was also statistically higher in the parents of the CF patients (P < 0.001). Conclusion: Telehealth is an innovative method for providing healthcare services while maintaining social distancing, avoiding the risk of exposure and spread of COVID-19. Telehealth services reduce patients’ and parents’ anxiety, and increases their confidence in managing CF-related complications.


2021 ◽  
Vol 80 (Suppl 1) ◽  
pp. 508.2-509
Author(s):  
K. Maatallah ◽  
H. Boussaa ◽  
H. Riahi ◽  
H. Ferjani ◽  
M. Habechi ◽  
...  

Background:Foot disease is a common problem in rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Therapeutic decisions are often based on clinical examination (CE) alone, which can be adversely affected by factors such as deformity, obesity, and peripheral edema. Ultrasonography (US) has previously been shown to be more sensitive than CE for detecting synovitis and tenosynovitis in RA forefeet, but few data exist for the hindfoot and ankle.Objectives:The aim of this study was to compare CE and US for the detection of hindfoot and ankle synovitis and tenosynovitis in patients with established RA.Methods:We conducted a cross-sectional study including patients with RA (ACR/EULAR 2010). Demographic data and disease parameters were collected. CE was performed by a rheumatologist for the presence or absence of tenderness, swelling, and mobility restriction of both ankles. The following tendons were examined for tenosynovitis: tibialis anterior (TA) and posterior (TP), fibularis longus (FL), and brevis (FB) (assessed together). In a second time, US examination of the tibiotalar, talonavicular, and subtalar joints and the same tendons as CE was performed by a blinded radiologist experienced in musculoskeletal imaging using a Philips HD11 device with a high-frequency linear transducer. The presence or absence of synovitis and tenosynovitis was recorded, and the composite synovitis score (power doppler / grayscale ultrasound (PDUS)) was measured for each joint. The US score of each patient was defined by the sum of the composite scores of the joints studied (0-30). A p-value <0.05 was considered significant.Results:Sixty-two feet were examined in 31 RA patients (25 women and six men) with a mean age of 54.8±10.8 years old [32-70]. The mean disease duration was 8.5±7.2 years [1-37]. Rheumatoid Factor (RF) and Anti-Citrullinated Peptides Antibodies (ACPA) were positive in 61.3% and 83.8% of cases. The mean DAS28 ESR was 3.8±1.5 [0.6-7].Clinical examination of ankles revealed tenderness in 57.4% of cases, swelling in 38.8% of cases, and restriction in the range of motion in 11.1% of cases. TA tenosynovitis was noted in 14.8% of cases, TP tenosynovitis in 22.2% of cases, and FL and FB tenosynovitis in 31.5% of cases.US showed tibiotalar synovitis in 59.3% of cases, talonavicular synovitis in 64.8% of cases, and subtalar synovitis in 46.3% of cases. TA tenosynovitis was noted in 5.6% of cases, TP tenosynovitis in 22.2% of cases, and FB and FL tenosynovitis in 25% and 11.1% of cases respectively.An association was found between clinical tenderness and US synovitis of the tibiotalar joint (p=0.013) and the talonavicular joint (p=0.027). No association was noted between clinical swelling and US synovitis in these joints.No association was noted between clinical and US tenosynovitis of TA (p=0.279), TP (p=0.436), FB (p=0.495) and FL (p=0.315).Conclusion:Clinical examination of RA ankles may be challenging and needs to be coupled with US, which is more sensitive and accurate in the detection of synovitis and tenosynovitis.Disclosure of Interests:None declared


2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
pp. 205031212110202
Author(s):  
Rgda Mohamed Osman ◽  
Mounkaila Noma ◽  
Abdallah Elssir Ahmed ◽  
Hanadi Abdelbagi ◽  
Rihab Ali Omer ◽  
...  

Objectives: Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disease. This study aimed to determine the association of interleukin-17A-197G/A polymorphism with rheumatoid arthritis in Sudanese patients. Methods: A case–control study was conducted between March and December 2018. Clinical and demographic data of the study participants were collected and analyzed. Polymerase chain reaction restriction fragment length polymorphism molecular technique was done to investigate interleukin-17A-197G/A polymorphisms. All statistical tests were considered statistically significant when p < 0.05. Results: The study population included 266 participants aged between 1 and 85 years, with an average of 40 years, classified into 85 (31.2%) cases (mean age 48.5 ± 11.3 years), and 181 (68.8%) controls (mean age 35.3 ± 15.9 years). The interleukin-17A homozygote AA genotype was more frequent among the control group compared to the case group; 95 (52.5%) and 7 (8.2%), respectively. The homozygote GG and the heterozygote AG genotypes were proportionally not different among the cases and control groups; 13 (54.2%) and 11 (45.8%), and 65 (46.4%) and 75 (53.6%), respectively. According to the distribution of interleukin-17A genotypes, a statistically significant difference was observed among cases with the interleukin-17A AA and AG genotypes, p values 0.001 and 0.004, respectively. For the association interleukin-17A genotypes and family history a negatively significant association was reported (95% confidence interval, –0.219, p value = 0.001). There was also a negatively significant association of interleukin-17A genotypes and anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide (95% confidence interval, −0.141, p value = 0.002). Conclusion: This study is the first study in Sudan established the association between interleukin-17A-197G/A (rs2275913) polymorphisms and susceptibly to rheumatoid arthritis. These findings appeal for further research in Sudan to investigate the exact role of IL-17A in immunopathology and disease severity among Sudanese rheumatoid arthritis


Author(s):  
Ali Kandeğer ◽  
Memduha Aydın ◽  
Kürşat Altınbaş ◽  
Alparslan Cansız ◽  
Özge Tan ◽  
...  

Objective We aimed to evaluate the relationship between perceived social support, coping strategies, anxiety, and depression symptoms among hospitalized COVID-19 patients by comparing them with a matched control group in terms of age, gender, and education level. Method The patient group (n = 84) and the healthy controls (HCs, n = 92) filled in the questionnaire including the socio-demographic form, Hospital Anxiety Depression Scale, Multidimensional Perceived Social Support Scale, and Brief Coping Orientation to Problems Experienced through the online survey link. Results The COVID-19 patients had higher perceived social support and coping strategies scores than the HCs. However, anxiety and depression scores did not differ significantly between the two groups. In logistic regression analysis performed in COVID-19 patients, the presence of chest CT finding (OR = 4.31; 95% CI = 1.04–17.95) was a risk factor for anxiety and the use of adaptive coping strategies (OR = 0.86; 95% CI = 0.73–0.99) had a negative association with anxiety. In addition, the use of adaptive coping strategies (OR = 0.89; 95% CI = 0.79–0.98) and high perceived social support (OR = 0.97; 95% CI = 0.93– 0,99) had a negative association with depression symptoms. Conclusions Longitudinal studies involving the return to normality phase of the COVID-19 pandemic are needed to investigate the effects of factors such as coping strategies and perceived social support that could increase the psychological adjustment and resilience of individuals on anxiety and depression.


Author(s):  
Divya Raj ◽  
Subramaniam Santhi ◽  
G. J. Sara Sapharina

AbstractObjectivesThis study finds out the effectiveness of neurobic exercise program on memory and depression among elderly residing in old age homes.MethodsThe non-probability purposive sampling technique was used for sample selection. Wechsler's memory scale (WMS-IV) and Geriatric depression scale (GDS) were the instruments used to assess the memory and depression among elderly during the pretest and posttest, respectively and the researcher had developed data sheet to collect information about the background variables using interview technique.ResultsThe neurobic exercise program was found to be effective in reducing depression among elderly residing in old age homes. There was a significant difference (p<0.001) in the level of depression had been found during the pretest and posttest in the interventional group. There was a statistically significant difference (p<0.001) found between the study group and in the control group. There was significant correlation (r=0.417, p<0.05) found between the memory and depression during the pretest in the study group among the elderly. A statistically significant association (p<0.05) found in the mean scores of depression and marital status of the elderly during the pretest in the study group and there was a significant association (p<0.01) found in the mean scores of depression and the gender of the elderly during the pretest and posttest in the non interventional group were found.ConclusionsThe findings suggested that neurobic exercise program is an effective intervention in improving memory and reducing depression.


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