A Study on the Prevalence of Depression and Eating Disorder among Females of Fertile Age Group in Chennai

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (9) ◽  
pp. 919
Author(s):  
Ganesh A
Keyword(s):  
Eating Disorder ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Prevalence Of Depression

scholarly journals Orthorexia Nervosa: When Healthy Eating Becomes Unhealthy

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Audryn Andreoli ◽  
Patrick J. Aragon ◽  
Demara B. Bennett
Keyword(s):  
Eating Disorder ◽  
Racial Differences ◽  
Asian American ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Orthorexia Nervosa ◽  
Group Differences ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Eating Disorder Treatment ◽  
Disorder Treatment

Abstract Purpose Orthorexia Nervosa (ON) is a recently proposed eating disorder that has gained growing acknowledgment. However, there exists a significant gap in the literature regarding ON. Additionally, the lack of formal criteria for the diagnosis of ON has led to a debate regarding whether it is a standalone diagnosis or part of another condition, including other eating disorders. This debate is further fueled by shared characteristics and consequences between ON and other disorders, namely Anorexia Nervosa (AN) and Bulimia Nervosa (BN). Moreover, ON has been recognized as highly prevalent in individuals’ post-treatment for AN and BN. Thus, this study aimed to determine whether eating disorder history predicts greater severity of ON symptomology. Additionally, we aimed to determine whether sex, racial, and age group differences exist in severity of ON symptomology.Method The Eating Habits Questionnaire (EHQ) was administered to 535 individuals along with questions regarding previous eating disorder history and demographic variables. Results Analysis confirmed that individuals previously diagnosed with an eating disorder and those who previously received eating disorder treatment demonstrated higher ON symptomology severity. Minimal-to-no group differences among sex, race, and age in EHQ scores, except for Caucasian/White individuals scoring higher than Asian/Asian American individuals, were revealed.Conclusion ON is highly prevalent among individuals previously diagnosed with an eating disorder and those who previously received eating disorder related treatment. Little to no age, sex, and racial differences were demonstrated in ON symptomology. Level III: Evidence obtained from well-designed cohort or case-control analytic studies

scholarly journals PERFIL EPIDEMIOLÓGICO DE USUÁRIOS DE PSICOTRÓPICOS DE UM CAPS DA ZONA DA MATA DO ESTADO DE RONDÔNIA

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 68-82
Author(s):  
Leidiane Dias Franskoviak ◽  
Tânia Eugênia da Silva ◽  
Marielli Da Silva Carlotto ◽  
Eraldo Carlos Batista
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Primary School ◽  
Marital Status ◽  
Psychotropic Drugs ◽  
Psychosocial Support ◽  
Quantitative Approach ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Prevalence Of Depression ◽  
Epidemiological Profile ◽  
Developing Strategies

O objetivo deste trabalho foi delinear o perfil epidemiológico dos usuários do CAPS do município de Rolim de Moura, no Estado de Rondônia, que foram medicalizados com psicotrópicos no ano de 2014. Trata-se de uma pesquisa documental, de abordagem quantitativa e de natureza descritiva. Os resultados mostraram predominância do gênero feminino, 70,7%, bem como a faixa etária de 40 a 60 anos, com 56,1% para ambos os sexos. Com relação ao estado civil, a maioria, 47,3%, é casada e estudou apenas até o ensino fundamental. Entre as ocupações, lideram as donas de casa para as mulheres, 37,55%, e a de agricultor, 14,33%, entre os homens. As hipóteses de diagnóstico mostram prevalência de Depressão, 40,8%, entre as mulheres e, 29,5%, entre os homens. Quanto aos psicofármacos, os antidepressivos seguidos dos ansiolíticos lideram como medicamentos mais dispensados no período investigado. Concluiu-se que as características da população estudada apontam para a necessidade de desenvolvimento de estratégias de apoio psicossocial que proporcionem ações efetivas na prevenção e no cuidado da saúde mental dos usuários.Palavras-chave: Psicotrópicos. CAPS. Perfil epidemiológico. ABSTRACT: The objective of this research was to outline the epidemiological profile of CAPS users in the municipality of Rolim de Moura in the Rondonia State, who were medicalized with psychotropic drugs in 2014. This is a documental research, with a quantitative approach of descriptive nature. The results shown predominance of women, 70.7%, with an age group ranging from 40 to 60 years, with 56.1% for both genders. Regarding marital status, the majority, 47.3%, is married and studied only up to primary school. Among the occupations, the housewives led for women, 37.55%, and farmer, 14.33% to men. Diagnosis hypotheses show prevalence of Depression, 40.8%, between women and, 29.5%, between men. As for the psychotropic, the antidepressants followed by anxiolytics led as most dispensed drugs during the investigated period. It was concluded that the characteristics of the studied population point towards the need of developing strategies for psychosocial support, which provide effective actions in the prevention and care of the mental health of users.Keywords: Psychotropic. CAPS. Epidemiological profile.

scholarly journals Prevalence of depression among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a cross-sectional study

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (5) ◽  
pp. 1372
Author(s):  
Sanjay Parihar ◽  
Rajesh Singh
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Family History ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Duration Of Treatment ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Prevalence Of Depression ◽  
History Of

Background: Depression can be viewed as a modifiable independent risk factor for the development of T2DM and for progression of complications from either type 1 or type 2 diabetes. The recognition and addressal of this association can have profound implications for prevention and treatment of these disorders. Objectives of this study the prevalence of depression among patients with diabetes mellitus type 2.Methods: A semi-structured questionnaire was used to collect the sociodemographic profile and the details of the diabetes and its treatment and history of other chronic diseases. Beck depression inventory (BDS-II) was used for evaluation of depression and 8 item Morisky medication adherence scale (MMAS-8) was used for measurement of patient’s adherence to medication.Results: Majority of the potential cases of depression (33%) were in the age group of 51-60 years. 62% of the patients were male. Majority of the patients (40%) were in the age group of 51-60 years. 73.4% of the married patients were potential cases of depression. 78% of the patients were having family history of type 2 diabetes mellitus. Majority of the patients (72%) were overweight or obese (BMI> 25kg/m2).Conclusion: Duration of diabetes and duration of treatment was 5-10 years in majority of the patients and were significantly associated with prevalence of depression. Prevalence of depression was associated with sex, religion, and family history but was not statistically significant.

scholarly journals DEPRESSION;

2012 ◽  
Vol 19 (03) ◽  
pp. 319-323
Author(s):  
SAEED AKHTAR ◽  
Bushra AKRAM ◽  
AZRA YASMEEN
Keyword(s):  
Drug Addiction ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Severe Depression ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Moderate Depression ◽  
Co Morbidity ◽  
Prevalence Of Depression ◽  
Behavioural Sciences ◽  
Hamilton Rating Scale

Objective: Prevalence of Depression in patients presenting with Alcohol and Drug addiction. Place & duration of study: Thestudy was conducted in the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioural Sciences, Bahawal Victoria Hospital & Quaid-e-Azam Medical College,Bahawalpur from March, 2009 to May, 2009. Subjects & methods: The sample consisted of 50 in-patients (Male 46, Female 4) with Alcohol &Drug addiction. They were interviewed and results were analysed from the entries in a Performa and Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression.Results: Majority of the patients were male (92%), age group majority (74%) were between 21-40 years. Depression was found in 23(46%)patients, 14(28%) had severe depression and 9(18%) had mild to moderate depression. Conclusions: Significant numbers of patients ofalcohol and drug addiction have depression as co-morbidity, which can have important implications in the aetiology and prognosis. So everypatient seeking treatment for alcohol and drug addiction should be assessed for depression and we should develop a protocol to treatdepression in these patients.

scholarly journals Effect of lockdown due to COVID-19 pandemic on mental health of pre-medical students of Maharashtra

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (9) ◽  
pp. 3524
Author(s):  
Moksh S. Khetan ◽  
Lohit S. Vaishnao ◽  
Mahek Kewalramani
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Maximum Stress ◽  
Age Group ◽  
The People ◽  
Prevalence Of Depression ◽  
The Government ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Very High

Background: The worldwide rapid increase of infected cases of COVID-19 has created a sense of uncertainty and anxiety about what is going to happen. The Government of India ordered the complete lockdown in nation. As a result the pre-medical exam has been postponed with no definite date. It has also lead to unfavourable effects on the learning and psychological health of students.Aim: To evaluate and analyse the prevalence of Depression, Anxiety and Stress among pre-medical students of Maharashtra using DASS-21.Methods: It was an online survey which was conducted using Google Forms with link sent using WhatsApp. A standard DASS-21 questionnaire was used for the study. The survey questionnaire would take around 3-4 min to complete. Total 324 responses were received by the stipulated time.Results: The study showed that the people of age group less than 20 years were more depressed in this lockdown crisis as compared to those of age above 20 years. In the present study, 44 respondents of age less than 20 years had very high levels of anxiety while in the age group of above 20 there were 25 such respondents. The relationship between anxiety level and age was statistically significant. When compared on the stress scale it was found that females of age less than 20 years were under maximum stress. Conclusion: Index survey suggested that the pandemic affected the preparation of the respondents to a great extent and affected their mental status negatively.

scholarly journals Depression, Anxiety and Associated Factors among Housemaids Working in Addis Ababa Ethiopia

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alem Kebede Ejigu ◽  
Zahra Reshid Seraj ◽  
Mahlet Wolday Gebre Libanos ◽  
Tolesa Fanta Jelcha ◽  
Yodit Habtamu Bezabih
Keyword(s):  
Physical Violence ◽  
Parental Divorce ◽  
Addis Ababa ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
P Value ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
Prevalence Of Depression ◽  
History Of ◽  
Group 16

Abstract Background: Housemaids are part of women with low socioeconomic status and most of them are migrant from rural to central part of Ethiopia, less educated, either with poor, separated, single or divorced family and/or dead parents. Housemaid may experience problems like depression and anxiety more than other groups of women. Therefore, the aim of this study was to assess the magnitude and determinants of those problems among housemaids. Objective: to assess the magnitude and determinants of depression & anxiety among housemaids in Addis Ababa; Ethiopia; 2018.Methods: community based cross-sectional study was conducted from May 1 to August 30, 2018 among housemaids working in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Multistage sampling technique was applied with a total of 826 samples. Quantitative data was employed by using structured questionnaires. The collected data was coded, entered in to Epi-Info version 7 and analyzed by using SPSS version 20. Descriptive, analytical statistical procedures; bivariate and multivariate binary logistic regressions with odds ratios and 95% confidence interval was employed. The statistical significance was declared at p value < 0.05.Results: This study enrolled 862 participants with response rate 99.5%, 99.5% refers to the number of people who actually completed the interview. The result showed prevalence of depression and anxiety among housemaids 27.5% and 32.3% respectively. Among all participants 44.6% (95% CI= 41.0 – 47.9) have mild, 18.5% (95% CI= 15.7 – 21.2) have moderate and 6.1% (95% CI= 4.5 – 7.8) have severe form of comorbid anxiety with depression. Depression (44.9%) and anxiety (41.9%) found more prevalent among the age group 16 to 20. In this study history of parental divorce, divorce, physical violence and sexual violence are positively associated. Other factors; being less educated and living with relatives; were associated negatively. Conclusion: The prevalence of Depression and Anxiety is found high among housemaid; its prevalence is more among age group 16 to 20 than other age groups. Violence, divorce, history of parental divorce and contraceptive use has positively associated with depression and anxiety.

Depression in old age

2011 ◽  
Vol 26 (S2) ◽  
pp. 702-702
Author(s):  
B. Vukovic ◽  
D. Markovic-Zigic
Keyword(s):  
Old Age ◽  
Elderly Population ◽  
Severe Depression ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Chronic Illnesses ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Old People ◽  
Population Prevalence ◽  
Prevalence Of Depression ◽  
Mental Diseases

Depression in older people is related to the population over 65 years. The age of depression often go with chronic illnesses, various physical and mental diseases.Depression in old age is not a natural part. In the elderly population 1.4% suffered from severe depression. Compared with the rest of the population prevalence of major depression is twice as large in the age group of 70–85 years. Less severe depression have an instance 4–13%. Twice as many women than men have depression. The prevalence of depression is particularly high in the elderly with dementia.In this report we present how many old people in Serbia suffer of depression and what is new tendence in therapy.

Prevalence of mental illness in an elderly community dwelling population using AGECAT

1994 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 157-159 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brian A Lawlor ◽  
Alicja Radic ◽  
Irene Bruce ◽  
Gregory RJ Swanwick ◽  
Fergus O' Kelly ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Illness ◽  
Local Level ◽  
Low Frequency ◽  
Diagnostic System ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Neurotic Disorders ◽  
Epidemiological Surveys ◽  
Prevalence Of Depression ◽  
Organic Case

AbstractObjective: The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of a range of mental disorders in an elderly community dwelling population in Dublin using AGECAT, a reliable and standardised computerised diagnostic system that has been previously validated in community epidemiological surveys.Methods: A total of 451 individuals over the age of 65 in a GP group practice were interviewed using AGECAT.Results: Approximately one in five subjects had a mental illness according to AGECAT criteria. The prevalence of depression was 13.1% and did not change appreciably with age. 5.5% of subjects met organic ‘case’ criteria, and the frequency of organic cases increased with age, approximating 15% in the over 80 year age group. Neurotic disorders occurred with very low frequency, representing 1.1% of the subjects tested.Conclusions: These findings have implications for mentalhealth services planning at a local level, and underscore the utility of AGECAT as a tool for comparative crosscultural epidemiological surveys.

scholarly journals How high is the prevalence of depression in old age?

2002 ◽  
Vol 24 (suppl 1) ◽  
pp. 42-47 ◽  
Author(s):  
John Snowdon
Keyword(s):  
Major Depression ◽  
Old Age ◽  
Late Life ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Late Life Depression ◽  
Clinical Interventions ◽  
Environmental Initiatives ◽  
Prevalence Of Depression ◽  
Age Studies

Depressive symptoms are highly prevalent in late life - in Brazil and around the world. Some experts have argued that depression is less common in old age, quoting studies that show a lower prevalence of major depression in late life. Results from cross-age studies have been remarkably inconsistent, both regarding which age-group has the peak rate and regarding actual rates. A majority of surveys of the prevalence of depressive conditions in old age (not just major depression), warranting clinical interventions, report it to be over 10%. Physical ill-health is the most significant associated factor, but it may distract doctors from recognising depression. Clinical interventions for late life depression are worthwhile. It is recommended that funding be allocated to training in assessment and management, environmental initiatives to counter feelings of helplessness and lowered self-esteem, and research.

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