Frequency of Genital Tuberculosis in Patients Undergoing Diagnostic Laparoscopy for Infertility

OBJECTIVES: To determine the frequency of genital tuberculosis in patients undergoing diagnostic laparoscopy for infertility. METHODOLOGY: It is a descriptive (cross-sectional) prospective study. The study was performed within the duration of six months i.e., February 12th, 2020 to August 12th, 2020 at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Khyber Teaching Hospital, Peshawar. A total of 196 patients were observed by using 47.1% proportion of genital tuberculosis in infertility, 95% confidence interval with margin of error 7%, using software of WHO for sample size calculation. Further, sample collection was performed using non-probability (consecutive) sampling techniques. RESULTS: The mean age of the patients in our study was 30 years (SD+3.92). Fifty seven percent of cases were having primary infertility and 43% of patients were having secondary infertility. The incidence of genital tuberculosis undergoing infertility was 45%. CONCLUSION: Our study concludes that the incidence of genital TB in infertility in our setup was 45%.

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Hubungan Kadar LDL dan HDL Serum Ibu Hamil Aterm dengan Berat Lahir Bayi

Jurnal Kesehatan Andalas ◽

10.25077/jka.v3i3.107 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 3 (3) ◽

Author(s):

Oktalia Sabrida ◽

Hariadi Hariadi ◽

Eny Yantri

Keyword(s):

Birth Weight ◽

Serum Level ◽

Low Density Lipoprotein ◽

Density Lipoprotein ◽

Serum Levels ◽

Term Pregnancy ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Consecutive Sampling ◽

The Mean ◽

Infant Birth

AbstrakAda anyak penelitian yang membuktikan transfer kolesterol dari ibu ke janin melalui lapisan trofoblas yang membawa partikel LDL (Low Density Lipoprotein) dan HDL (High Density Lipoprotein). Pengambilan dan pemanfaatan LDL oleh plasenta merupakan mekanisme alternatif oleh janin untuk memperoleh asam lemak dan asam amino esensial. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui hubungan kadar LDL dan HDL serum ibu hamil aterm dengan berat lahir bayi. Penelitian ini merupakan studi observasional dengan rancangan cross sectional. Dilakukan pemeriksaan kadar LDL dan HDL serum terhadap 31 sampel ibu hamil aterm yang dipilih secara consecutive sampling, kemudiaan saat bayi dari sampel lahir dilakukan penimbangan berat lahir bayi dalam 1 jam setelah lahir dengan keadaan tanpa pakaian. Data dianalisis menggunakan uji korelasi Pearson dilanjutkan dengan uji regresi linier sederhana, nilai p<0.05 dianggap bermakna secara statistik. Rerata kadar LDL serum ibu hamil aterm 138,52±37,86 mg/dl dengan 7 sampel (22,60%) kadar LDL <101 mg/dl. Rerata kadar HDL serum ibu hamil aterm 53,32±17,39 mg/dl dengan 13 sampel (41,90%) kadar HDL <48 mg/dl. Rerata berat lahir bayi 3150,00±489,89 gram dengan 2 sampel (6,50%) memiliki bayi dengan berat<2500 gram. Terdapat hubungan positif antara kadar LDL serum ibu hamil aterm dengan berat lahir bayi, kekuatan hubungan lemah (r=0,258), secara statistik tidak bermakna (p=0,161). Terdapat hubungan positif antara kadar HDL serum ibu hamil aterm, kekuatan hubungan sangat lemah (r=0,035), secara statistik tidak bermakna (p=0,850). Kesimpulan penelitian tidak terdapat hubungan kadar LDL dan HDL serum ibu hamil dengan berat lahir bayi.Kata kunci: kadar LDL serum, kadar HDL serum, ibu hamil aterm, berat lahir bayiAbstractMany studies proved that the transferring of cholesterol from mother to fetus through the trophoblastic layer carried LDL (Low Density Lipoprotein) and HDL (High Density Lipoprotein) particles. Uptake and usage of LDL by placenta to the fetus is an alternative mechanism to obtain fatty acids and essential amino acids. The objective of this study was to determine whether there is a relationship between LDL and HDL serum level of pregnant women at term with infant birth weight. This study was an observational study with cross sectional design. Examination of LDL and HDL serum level to 31 term pregnancy sample choose by consecutive sampling, and then infant’s birth weight was counted within 1 hour after birth without clothes. The data analyzed with Pearson correlation statistical test followed by simple linier regression statistical test. The mean of LDL serum level term pregnancy was 138,52±37,86mg/dlwith7 samples(22.60%) in LDL levels<101 mg/dl. The mean of HDL serum level at term pregnancy was 53,32±17,39 mg/dlwith 13 samples (41,90%) in HDL levels<48 mg/dl. The mean of infant birth weight was 3150,00±489,89 grams with 2 samples (6,50%) had infants weighing < 2500 grams. There is a positive relationship between LDL serum levels term pregnancy with birth weight infants, the strength of the relationship is weak (r =0,258), were not significant statistically (p=0,161). There is a positive relationship between HDL serum levels at term pregnancy with birth weight infants, the strength ofthe relationshipis veryweak(r =0,035), were not significant statistically (p=0,850). In conclusion there was no correlation of serum levels of LDL and HDL at term pregnant with birth weight.

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Seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 IgM and IgG antibodies in an asymptomatic population in Sergipe, Brazil

Revista Panamericana de Salud Pública ◽

10.26633/rpsp.2020.108 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 44 ◽

pp. 1

Author(s):

Lysandro Pinto Borges ◽

Aline Fagundes Martins ◽

Mônica Santos de Melo ◽

Makson Gleydson Brito de Oliveira ◽

José Melquiades de Rezende Neto ◽

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Keyword(s):

Health Workers ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Igg Antibodies ◽

Sample Collection ◽

Exclusion Criteria ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

High Prevalence ◽

The Mean ◽

Asymptomatic Individuals ◽

Group D

Objective: To estimate the prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in an asymptomatic population in the state of Sergipe, Brazil. Methods: This cross-sectional study with stratified sampling (sex and age) includeD serological immunofluorescent tests for IgM and IgG on samples from 3 046 asymptomatic individuals. Sample collection was performed in wet-markets of the 10 most populous cities of Sergipe, Brazil. Exclusion criteria included symptomatic individuals and health workers. The presence of comorbidities was registered. Results: Of the 3 046 participants, 1 577 (51.8%) were female and 1 469 (48.2%) were male; the mean age was 39.76 (SD 16.83) years old. 2 921 tests were considered valid for IgM and 2 635 for IgG. Of the valid samples, 347 (11.9% [CI 10.7%–13.1%]) tested positive for IgM and 218 (8.3% CI 7.2%–9.4%]) tested positive for IgG. Women over 40 had the highest prevalence for IgM (group C, p=0.006; group D p=0.04). The capital Aracaju displayed the highest prevalence for both antibodies; 83 (26.3% [CI 21.6%-31.6%]) tested positive for IgM and 35 (14.6% [CI 10.4%-19.7%]) for IgG. The most prevalent comorbidities were hypertension (64/123 individuals) and diabetes (29/123). Conclusions: A high prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies was found among asymptomatic persons in Sergipe. Women over 40 showed the highest rates. The capital, Aracaju, displayed the highest seroprevalence. Surveys like this one are important to understand how the virus spreads and to help authorities to plan measures to control it. Repeated serologic testing are required to track the progress of the epidemic.

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Perbedaan Derajat Keasaman Kulit Wajah, Dada dan Punggung Pada Penderita Akne Vulgaris di Kota Medan Tahun 2019

Nommensen Journal of Medicine ◽

10.36655/njm.v7i1.511 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 7 (1) ◽

pp. 16-18

Author(s):

Yuni Selfiana Br. Sembiring ◽

Rudyn Reymond Panjaitan ◽

Kristo A Nababan

Keyword(s):

Acne Vulgaris ◽

Mean Value ◽

Facial Skin ◽

Sample Collection ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Significant Difference ◽

The Mean ◽

The Difference ◽

Cross Sectional Design ◽

Akne Vulgaris

Background: Acne vulgaris is a disease of the pilosebaceous unit that often occurs in adolescents and young adults. The pathogenesis of acne vulgaris involves several factors, one of which is the acidity (pH) of the skin. Objective: This study aimed to determine the difference in the degree of acidity of facial skin, chest and back of patients with acne vulgaris. Methods: This was a comparative analytic study with cross sectional design. The sample collection technique was consecutive sampling. Data were analyzed using ANOVA-test. Results: The majority of patients with acne vulgaris who came to Murni Teguh Memorial Hospital Medan and the private clinic of dr. Rudyn Reymond Panjaitan, M.Ked (KK), Sp.KK was a 17-25 year old. The mean acidity of facial skin with acne vulgaris was 5.66, the mean acidity of chest skin was 5,84 and the mean acidity of back skin was 6.09. There was a significant difference in the mean value of acidity in facial, chest and back skin of patients with acne vulgaris (p = 0,000). Conclusion: There is a significant difference in average degree of acidity on the facial, chest and back skin in patients with acne vulgaris.

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SELF CONTROL AND SELF EFFICACY INCREASE MOTHER’S BIRTH LABOR SATISFACTION

Jurnal NERS ◽

10.20473/jn.v9i1.3234 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 9 (1) ◽

pp. 97

Author(s):

Agustine Ramie ◽

Yati Afiyanti ◽

Hening Pujasari

Keyword(s):

Public Hospital ◽

Family Income ◽

Self Control ◽

Sampling Techniques ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Correlative Analysis ◽

Consecutive Sampling ◽

The One ◽

The Relationship

Introduction: Self-control and self-effi cacy are necessary for would-be mothers to enhance their birth labor satisfaction. This research was conducted in Ratu Zalecha public hospital in Martapura and in Banjarbaru public hospital in South Borneo with the aim to identify the relationship between self-control and self effi cacy on the one hand, and birth labor satisfaction on the other hand. Method: Cross-sectional approach with correlative analysis was applied for this research, using 125 samples chosen from normal childbirth using consecutive sampling techniques. Result: The result of Chi-Square correlation test showed that there were some relationships between self-control as well as self-effi cacy and birth labor satisfaction (ρ value 0.002,α: 0.05) and (ρ value 0.000, α: 0.05). There were four variables resulted from double logistic analytical regression that play signifi cant roles in birth labor satisfaction, i.e., self-control, self-effi cacy, family income, and parity. Discussion: The most infl uencing variable in birth labor satisfaction was family income. Labor carers should provide enough support so that would-be mothers can view the process of childbirth as a positive and pleasant experience; hence, birth labor satisfaction will surely be tremendous.Keywords: birth labor satisfaction, self-control, self-effi cacy

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Inter- and intra-laboratory variability of CD4 cell counts in Swaziland

Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine ◽

10.4102/sajhivmed.v13i2.139 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 13 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Ganizani Mlawanda ◽

Paul Rheeder ◽

Jacqui Miot

Keyword(s):

Time Lapse ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Cd4 Count ◽

Sample Collection ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Cell Counts ◽

Cd4 Cell Counts ◽

The Mean ◽

Cd4 Percentage ◽

Cd4 Cell

Background. Analytical variability in CD4 enumeration is well known, but few studies from southern Africa have quantified the inter- and intra-laboratory variability in CD4 count measurements. In addition, the possible impact of time lapse after sample collection on CD4 reliability is not well understood. Methods. A cross-sectional study was conducted at Royal Swaziland Sugar Corporation Hospital and three laboratories, Lab A (comparator), Lab B (national reference) and Lab C (rural hospital). Blood from HIV-infected individuals was collected using routine venepuncture into separate specimens for each of the three laboratories. The samples were further subdivided at each laboratory: one was run at 12 hours and the second at 24 hours after venepuncture. The results of absolute CD4 count and CD4 percentage testing were compared within (intra-laboratory) and between (inter-laboratory) laboratories. Results. Among 53 participants, the mean CD4 count at 12 hours was 373 cells/μl, 396 cells/μl and 439 cells/μl, and at 24 hours 359 cells/μl, 389 cells/ μl and 431 cells/μl, for laboratories A, B and C, respectively. The coefficient of intra-laboratory variation was 4%, 8% and 20% for CD4 count for laboratories A, B and C, respectively. Comparing 12- and 24-hour measurements, the mean difference (bias) within the laboratories between the two time points (and limits of agreement, LOAs) was 14 (-46 to 73), 8 (-161 to 177) and 7 (20 to 33) cells/μl for labs A, B and C, respectively. Comparing Lab A versus Lab B, lab A versus Lab C and Lab B versus Lab C, the inter-laboratory bias for the CD4 count at 12 hours was -32, -64 and -38 cells/μl, respectively. The corresponding LOAs were -213 to 150, -183 to 55, and -300 to 224, respectively. At 24 hours, the biases and LOAs were similar to those at 12 hours. Conclusions. CD4 counts appeared reliable at all three laboratories. Lab B and Lab C were clinically interchangeable with the comparator laboratory, Lab A, but not between themselves. Time to measurement does not affect the interlaboratory agreement within 12 and 24 hours. S Afr J HIV Med 2012;13(2):59-63.

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Appendicitis but Not Appendicitis; Utility of Ultrasound in Management of Children with Suspected Appendicitis

10.46715/2020.07.1000105 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Caleb Loo ◽

Pourya Pouryahya

Keyword(s):

Abdominal Pain ◽

Diagnostic Laparoscopy ◽

Size Difference ◽

Management Options ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Suspected Appendicitis ◽

Surgical Ward ◽

Ultrasound Findings ◽

The Mean ◽

Main Factors

Objective: Undifferentiated abdominal pain in children is a common presentation to Emergency Department (ED). Diagnostic imaging, in particular, ultrasound, in addition to laboratory tests is often used in this cohort. This study aims to assess the utility of ultrasound in suspected appendicitis in management options. Methods: A 5-year retrospective cross-sectional data analysis of children under the age of 16 presented to Monash Health EDs with abdominal pain between June 2014 and June 2019 was conducted. Among 271934 (total) presentations, 20934 presented with abdominal pain (traumatic and non-traumatic) and 1131 patients were highly suspected for appendicitis who were investigated in ED or hospitalised for ongoing investigation and management. Results: 162 (14.3%; 95% CI, 12.3-16.4) patients had ultrasound findings suggestive of appendicitis, with a further 147 (13.0%; 95% CI, 11.0-15.0) admitted to paediatric surgical ward. 111 (9.81%; 95% CI, 8.1-11.5) patients subsequent underwent diagnostic laparoscopy during their admission which 109 (9.63%; 95% CI, 7.9- 11.4) confirmed intraoperative appendicitis. The mean appendix size difference in patients discharged vs admitted and cases that underwent diagnostic laparoscopy vs conservative management were 0.576mm (95% CI, -1.16-2.32). and 0.217 (95% CI, -1.03-1.47) respectively. Given that the P values of the differences are 0.513 and 0.732 respectively (P>0.05), the results are not statistically significant. Conclusions: The appendix size on ultrasound did not show any correlation with the actual pathology or management option. Clinical picture and clinician’s judgement were the main factors in determining management.

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Serum F2-Isoprostane Levels in Preterm Deliveries Compared to Normal Preterm Pregnancies

Indonesian Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology ◽

10.32771/inajog.v2i4.403 ◽

2016 ◽

Author(s):

Johannes Hartono

Keyword(s):

Serum Level ◽

Outpatient Clinic ◽

Preterm Labor ◽

Obstet Gynecol ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Obstetrics And Gynecology ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

The Mean ◽

The Difference

Objective: To determine the difference between serum F2-isoprostane levels in women with preterm deliveries compared to women in normal preterm pregnancies. Method: Our study is a cross sectional study. During the period of January to August 2012, we collected 72 samples in the Emergency Department and Obstetrics and Gynecology outpatient clinic of Sanglah hospital, Denpasar. Our sample was divided into two groups, 36 cases of preterm deliveries at 28-37 weeks gestational age and 36 preterm normal pregnancies at 28-37 weeks gestational age. We collected 3 ml of blood sample from the cubital vein and quantified the F2-isoprostane levels at the Biology Molecular Laboratory, Faculty of Medicine University of Udayana, Denpasar. Data was analyzed using the Shapiro Wilk test and independent t-test with significance of =0.05. Result: The mean F2-isoprostane level for preterm deliveries and preterm normal pregnancies were 0.315 0.292 pg/ml and 0.017 0.018 pg/ml. Conclusion: We can conclude from this study that there is a difference in F2-isoprostane serum level in preterm labor and normal preterm pregnancies. [Indones J Obstet Gynecol 2014; 4: 182-184] Keywords: F2-Isoprostane, normal preterm pregnancy, preterm delivery

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To Determine the Frequency of Pyrexia in Women with Prelaborrupture of Membranes

Journal of Gandhara Medical and Dental Science ◽

10.37762/jgmds.3-2.35 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 3 (2) ◽

pp. 18-22

Author(s):

Maimoona Qadir ◽

Sohail Amir

Keyword(s):

Sample Size ◽

Sample Size Calculation ◽

Public Health Problem ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Age Group ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Gynecology And Obstetrics ◽

Margin Of Error ◽

Prelabor Rupture Of Membranes ◽

Age Range

OBJECTIVETo determine the frequency of pyrexia in patients with prelabor rupture of membranesMETHODOLOGYThis descriptive (cross sectional) study was conducted in Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Khyber Teaching Hospital, Peshawar from 12th January 2016 to 13th July 2016.Sample size was 369,keeping 4% proportion of pyrexia among women with PROM,95% confidence interval and 2%margin of error under WHO sample size calculation. All women with any age or parity who presented with prelabor rupture of membranes were included in the study.RESULTSIn this study, 369 women with PROM were observed.41(11.1%) patients were less than 20 years,139(37.7%) were in 21-30years age range,179(48.5%) were in age group 31-40years and only 10(2.7%) were more than 41 years age. Average age was 29.53+6.3SD.The pyrexia among women with PROM was observed in 39(10.57%)women, being more common in 31-40 years age group where it was noticed in 20(11.2%),followed by 21-30years age where 14(10.1%)patients were pyrexial.CONCLUSIONPyrexia is an enormous public health problem, accounting for the majority of cases of PROM in this part of the country.

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PERBANDINGAN KADAR ZINC PADA PERSALINAN PRETERM DAN KEHAMILAN NORMAL

Jurnal IPTEKS Terapan ◽

10.22216/jit.2018.v12i3.3827 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 12 (3) ◽

pp. 212

Author(s):

Visti Delvina ◽

Arni Amir ◽

Ermawati Ermawati

Keyword(s):

Preterm Labor ◽

Normal Pregnancy ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Zinc Level ◽

T Test ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Consecutive Sampling ◽

Significant Difference ◽

The Mean ◽

Zinc Levels

The Comparative Zinc Levels in Preterm Labor and Normal Pregnancy<h1 align="center">ABSTRACT</h1> Preterm labor occurs between 20 weeks and before 37 weeks of pregnancy. It is indicated by regular contractions of the uterus and it may cause the thinning and flattening of the cervix. Preterm labor also causes the high rates of perinatal morbidity and mortality. Deficiency zinc during pregnancy can stimulate the preterm labor. The design of this reseacrh was a comparative cross sectional study. It was conducted in Rasidin District Hospital, Siti Rahmah Hospital and Biomedical Laboratory, Faculty of Medicine, Andalas University, Padang on Februari 2017 to June 2018. There were 50 samples in this reseach. It was selected by consecutive sampling. The samples were divided into two groups: preterm labor and normal pregnancy. Zinc levels are examined by the ELISA method. Then, the data were analyzed by using the t test. The results of this reseach showed that the mean zinc level in the preterm labor group was 12.22 ± 0.41 μmol / L and 13.96 ± 0.64 μmol / L of the mean zinc level in the normal pregnancy group with P= 0.000. Moreover, statistical test inffered that there was significant difference between zinc levels in preterm labor and normal pregnancy. In short, it can be concluded that zinc levels group in the preterm labor were lower than the normal pregnancy group. Keywords: Zinc, Preterm Labor Perbandingan Kadar Zinc Pada Persalinan Preterm dan Kehamilan Normal<h1 align="center">ABSTRAK</h1> Persalinan preterm adalah persalinan yang terjadi antara 20 minggu dan sebelum 37 minggu kehamilan yang ditandai adanya kontraksi teratur dari uterus yang dapat menyebabkan penipisan dan pendataran serviks. Persalinan preterm menyebabkan tingginya angka morbiditas dan mortalitas perinatal. Defiseiensi zinc selama kehamilan dapat menstimulasi terjadinya persalinan preterm. Desain penelitian ini adalah cross sectional komparatif, penelitian dilakukan di RSUD Rasidin, RSI Siti Rahmah dan Laboratorium Biomedik Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Andalas Padang pada bulan Februari 2017 – Juni 2018. Jumlah sampel sebanyak 50 yang dipilih secara consecutive sampling, yang dibagi menjadi dua kelompok yaitu persalinan preterm dan kehamilan normal. Kadar zinc diperiksa dengan metode ELISA. Data dianalisa menggunakan uji t test. Hasil penelitian rerata kadar zinc pada kelompok persalinan preterm 12,22 ± 0,41 µmol/L dan rerata kadar zinc pada kelompok kehamilan normal adalah 13,96 ± 0,64 µmol/L dengan nilai p 0,000. Secara statistik terdapat perbedaan yang bermakna antara kadar zinc pada persalinan preterm dan kehamilan normal. Kesimpulan, kadar zinc pada kelompok persalinan preterm lebih rendah daripada kelompok kehamilan normal. Kata Kunci : Zinc, Persalinan Preterm

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THE DIFFERENCES OF DEPRESSIVE SYMPTOMS BY GENDER IN PEOPLE WITH PSORIASIS

Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research ◽

10.22159/ajpcr.2018.v11s1.26564 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 11 (13) ◽

pp. 42

Author(s):

Annisa Fransiska ◽

Surya Husada M ◽

Elmeida Effendy

Keyword(s):

Depressive Symptoms ◽

Analytical Study ◽

Disease Duration ◽

Psoriasis Vulgaris ◽

Medical Illness ◽

Sampling Techniques ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Men And Women ◽

Consecutive Sampling ◽

Significant Difference

Objectives: The objectives of the study were to determine the differences of depressive symptoms by gender in people with psoriasis.Methods: This study was a comparative analytical study with cross-sectional approach, the sampling techniques using non-probability sampling with consecutive sampling techniques types. Place of study: Psoriasis foundation Medan research time: January 2014–March 2014. Every patient who meets the criteria of psoriasis vulgaris patients aged 16–60 years, disease duration >6 months, able to read and write, cooperative and willing to participate in the study, did not suffer severe medical illness, did not suffer from other mental disorders, and not using illicit substances included in the study, and then, to assess depressive symptoms using a questionnaire beck depression inventory-II.Results: A total of 80 patients were evenly split into groups of men and women have the highest life characteristics at 16–38 years (55% and 72.5%). Highest education in higher education both 95% and the severity of depressive symptoms was also a lot of artifacts on minimal depressive symptoms (82.5% and 72.5%). Cross-table test showed no significant difference in depressive symptoms between male and women (p>0.05).Conclusion: Overall in people with psoriasis there was no significant difference of depressive symptoms by gender for the entire data.

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