scholarly journals Correlates of Depression in the Slovenian Working Population

2013 ◽  
Vol 64 (4) ◽  
pp. 489-495 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zalika Klemenc-Ketiš ◽  
Borut Peterlin
Keyword(s):  
Positive Family History ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Working Population ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
Prevalence Of Depression ◽  
History Of ◽  
Study Population ◽  
Family History Of Depression ◽  
History Of Depression

Abstract This multicentre, cross-sectional observational study aimed to determine the prevalence of depression among the working population of Slovenia and identify factors correlating with higher prevalence of depression. It was conducted in three occupational medicine practices within major Slovenian primary health care centres. The study population consisted of 1,474 respondents [73.7 % of the invited participants, 889 (60.3 %) men and 585 (39.7 %) women with mean age of (40.5±9.8) years] who visited these practices for their regular check-ups from November 2010 to June 2012 and were asked to fill in a self-developed questionnaire and score depression on the Zung’s self-rating depression scale. According to the rating, 50 (3.4 %) respondents suffered from depression. In the multivariate analysis, depression correlated with the following independent variables: self-perceived exposure to chronic stress, positive family history of depression, and primary school education.

scholarly journals Depression Among Elderly Patients /Mosul City

1970 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 34-39
Author(s):  
Abdul Rasoul Alyasiri
Keyword(s):  
Elderly Patients ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Past History ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Prevalence Of Depression ◽  
History Of ◽  
History Of Depression

Background: Depression in elderly aged (60 year and above )is a widespread mental health problem . The current primary healthcare systeminadequately recognize and treat elderly  patients with depression.. Objectives:To determine the prevalence of depression among elderly patientsin Mosul city, its correlation with some sociodemographic variablesand to assess severity of depression in relation to past history of depression. Type of the study: This is a cross-sectional study. Methods: This study assess the  prevalence of depression in a randomly selected sample 150 elderly patients aged 60 years and above (89 female & 61 male) who attended the geriatric clinic in Ibn Sina Teaching Hospital /Mosul City  between the 1st/March /2014 to the 10th /June 2014.A short form of Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) the Arabic version was used to assess depressionand a semi-structured interview were applied after screening the patients for cognitive impairment using the Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) to exclude those who scored less than 23 on this scale . Results:The study showed that the  Prevalence of depression was 65.3%  , statistically significant difference was not found with any variable used. Strong positive relation was found in severely depressed patients with the past history of depression, multiple physical complaint was found in the depressed sample. Conclousin:As the prevalence of depression among elderly patients  was high , National programs should be developed in community & health services focusing on early detection and treatment of depression among the elderly population.

Absence of major depressive disorder in female cancer patients.

1985 ◽  
Vol 3 (11) ◽  
pp. 1553-1560 ◽  
Author(s):  
S B Lansky ◽  
M A List ◽  
C A Herrmann ◽  
E G Ets-Hokin ◽  
T K DasGupta ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Performance Status ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Current Treatment ◽  
Karnofsky Performance Scale ◽  
Prevalence Of Depression ◽  
History Of ◽  
Highly Correlated ◽  
History Of Depression

This investigation evaluated the prevalence of depression in female patients who had cancer in any of five predesignated sites. Five hundred five women aged 17 to 80 (190 with breast cancer, 143 with gynecologic malignancies, 111 with melanoma, 37 with bowel cancer, and 24 with lymphoma) were randomly screened. Assessment included the Hamilton rating scale for depression, the Zung self-rating depression scale, the Karnofsky performance scale, and a 10-cm visual pain analogue line. The results revealed a mean Hamilton of 10.2 (range, 0 to 41; SD, 7.5), a mean Zung score of 35.3 (range, 11 to 68; SD, 9.6), a Karnofsky median score of 80, and a median pain score of 0. Scores on the Zung scale were highly correlated with those of the Hamilton scale (r = .75). Based on cutoff scores accepted as indicating depression (Hamilton greater than or equal to 20 and Zung greater than or equal to 50), patients were depressed. The depressed subgroup was in significantly more pain, experienced greater physical disability, and was more likely to have had prior episodes of depression as compared to the non-depressed women. The two best predictors of current depression were performance status (Karnofsky) and history of depression. No relationship was found between depression and other demographic variables or disease parameters (diagnosis, time since diagnosis, stage or phase of illness, and current treatment). Our findings indicate that the prevalence of major depression in cancer patients is lower than many previous studies have indicated and falls within the range seen in the general population.

scholarly journals Clinical and Demographic Profiles of Patients Diagnosed as Cough Variant Asthma attended at Tertiary Referral Hospital

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 30-33
Author(s):  
SK Shahinur Hossain ◽  
Md Safiul Islam ◽  
Md Mustafizur Rahman ◽  
Shubhashish Dey ◽  
Khurshid Mahmud
Keyword(s):  
Family History ◽  
Positive Family History ◽  
Challenge Test ◽  
Young Male ◽  
Tertiary Referral Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Cough Variant Asthma ◽  
Demographic Profiles ◽  
History Of ◽  
Study Population

Background: Cough variant asthma is presented with different clinical and demographic characteristics.Objectives: The purpose of the present study was to see the clinico-demographic profiles of cough variant asthma patients.Methodology: This descriptive type of cross-sectional study was carried out in theDepartment of Respiratory Medicine at National Institute of Diseases of the Chest and Hospital (NIDCH), Dhaka, Bangladesh from September 2014 to August 2015 for a period of one year. Patients presented with cough variant asthma attending in NIDCH were selected as study population. Methacholine challenge test was performed to diagnosis of Cough Variant Asthma. Result: A total number of 50 patients were recruited for this study. The mean age±SD was found 19.1±7.6 years. Male was predominant than female with a ratio of 1.4.:1. Among the study population positive family history of asthma was found in 39.0% cases and associated allergic rhinitis was reported in 58.0% cases. Eczema was associated with 16.0% patients;however, only 4% patients had associate conjunctivitis. Conclusion: In conclusion young male is more commonly affected by cough variant asthma of which majority have family history of asthma. Journal of National Institute of Neurosciences Bangladesh, 2016;2(1):30-33

Prevalence, detection and associations of depression in Australian dialysis patients

2019 ◽  
Vol 27 (5) ◽  
pp. 444-449 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elaine Kwan ◽  
Brian Draper ◽  
Samuel B Harvey ◽  
Zoltan H Endre ◽  
Mark A Brown
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Linguistically Diverse ◽  
Sociodemographic Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Dialysis Patients ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
History Of ◽  
Poor Outcomes ◽  
History Of Depression

Objective:Depression in dialysis patients is often undetected despite associations with poor outcomes. The aim was to determine the prevalence and associations of depressive symptoms and physician recognition of depression within a typical Australian dialysis population.Method:A cross-sectional study examined haemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis patients of two hospitals in Sydney. Participants were screened for depression using the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS).Results:One hundred and ten patients completed the HADS. Subjects had a mean age of 63.7 years, 37% from a culturally and linguistically diverse background, and median dialysis duration of 2 years. Forty-one per cent of participants had significant depressive symptoms, of whom 42% had been diagnosed with depression by their clinicians. After adjustment for sociodemographic factors, having >10 medications prescribed, >3 hospitalisations in the last 12 months, and a history of depression were associated with depression.Conclusion:Depressive symptoms are prevalent in Australian dialysis patients. Robust evidence is needed on the effectiveness of treatments for depression in changing outcomes in chronic kidney disease.

Medical and psychosocial determinants of risk of postpartum depression: a cross-sectional study

2017 ◽  
Vol 29 (6) ◽  
pp. 347-355 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karolina Maliszewska ◽  
Mariola Bidzan ◽  
Małgorzata Świątkowska-Freund ◽  
Krzysztof Preis
Keyword(s):  
Postpartum Depression ◽  
Psychiatric Disorder ◽  
Premenstrual Syndrome ◽  
Postnatal Depression ◽  
Positive Family History ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
History Of ◽  
Neuroticism Scale

ObjectiveThe aim of this study was to investigate the degree of risk of maternal postpartum depression during the second month of puerperium.MethodIn total, 387 postnatal women filled out a questionnaire concerning their health and social status, as well as the following tests: the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS), the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9), the Neo Five-Factor Inventory (NEO-FFI) Personality Inventory and the Berlin Social Support Scales. After 4–8 weeks, patients responded to another questionnaire with the EPDS and the PHQ-9.ResultsIn total, 48 patients (12.40%) were found to be at risk of postpartum depression between the fourth and eighth weeks after delivery. Premenstrual syndrome [adjusted odds ratio (ORa)=2.93, confidence interval (CI) 1.30–6.63] and EPDS>12 points during the first week after the delivery (ORa=3.74, CI 1.59–9.04) increased the risk of postnatal depression. A similar role is played by a high result in neuroticism scale of the NEO-FFI (ORa=1.50, CI 1.17–1.92) and a positive family history of any psychiatric disorder (ORa=1.03, CI 1.01–1.06).ConclusionA history of premenstrual syndrome and a higher risk of affective disorder soon after a childbirth are associated with greater chances of depressive symptoms in the second month postpartum. This is also the case if a patient is neurotic and has a relative with a history of any psychiatric disorder. Such women should have their mental status carefully evaluated.

scholarly journals Prevalence of depression and its associated factors among medical students: a study using beck depression inventory

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (11) ◽  
pp. 5036
Author(s):  
Ravi C. Sharma ◽  
Dinesh Dutt Sharma ◽  
Neeraj Kanwar ◽  
Pankaj Kanwar ◽  
Baljeet Singh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Family History ◽  
Beck Depression Inventory ◽  
Moderate Degree ◽  
Family Problems ◽  
Prevalence Of Depression ◽  
History Of ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Family History Of Depression ◽  
History Of Depression

Background: Medical education carries with it a great burden of stress that can result in depression. This study was conducted to assess the prevalence of depression in medical students and various factors contributing to depression in the institute.Methods: A stratified random sample of 280 students was evaluated using Beck Depression Inventory by investigators. Associations between depression and year of study, addiction like alcohol use, family problems, family history of depression and staying away from home were analysed by univariate analysis.Results: The overall prevalence of depression was found to be 30.0%. Among those with depression, a majority (93%) had mild and moderate degree of depression. The study depicted that 41.6% (35) of the depressed were females and 58.3% (49) were males. As per the cut-off scores, 196 students (69.9%) scored as normal (0-9), 60 (21.4%) as mild (10-18), 18 (6.4%) as moderate (19-29), 4 (1.4%) as severe (30-40) and 2 (0.7%) as very severe (>40) depression. The prevalence of depression was comparatively less among 1st and 2nd year medical students (17.1%) and the difference between the grade of depression and year of study was found to be not significant (χ2=148, P=0.13). The prevalence was found more among those with family problems and family history of depression.Conclusions: In our study, depression was quite prevalent among medical students of the region. Our findings stressed the importance of broad screening and psychiatric counselling of this vulnerable population more meticulously.

scholarly journals Relação do Tabagismo com Ansiedade e Depressão nos Cuidados de Saúde Primários

2013 ◽  
Vol 26 (5) ◽  
pp. 523
Author(s):  
Helder Farinha ◽  
Joana Raposo de Almeida ◽  
Ana Rita Aleixo ◽  
Hugo Oliveira ◽  
Filomena Xavier ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nicotine Dependence ◽  
Treatment Options ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Tobacco Consumption ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Hospital Anxiety ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
History Of ◽  
Anxiety Depression ◽  
History Of Depression

Introduction: Smoking prevalence in Portugal is estimated to be 19.7% (2005). Smoking is prevalent in anxiety disorders. Studies report that 60% of smokers have a history of depression. The Fagerström scale can be used to assess smoke dependence. The Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale allows an estimate of anxiety and depression. Our goal was to find whether there is a relationship between smoking and anxiety / depression in eight clinics within primary care practice.Material and Methods: We designed an observational, descriptive, cross-sectional, analytical study. Anonymous survey. We considered as inclusion criteria the over 18 years of age and literate clinic users and as exclusion criteria the under 18 years old users or incomplete surveys. We defined as variables: Fagerström, Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, age, marital status, gender, profession, schooling.Results: We obtained a total of 608 valid surveys of which there were 64% women and 21% smokers. We found no differences in the prevalence of anxiety or depression when comparing non-smokers, ex-smokers and smokers. We found that the degree of nicotine addiction varies directly with anxiety and depression, however, the only statistically significant relationship observed was in women, even after correcting the effect of age.Discussion: There is a relationship between nicotine dependence and the severity of symptoms of anxiety and depression, most relevant in women. Limitation: selection bias.Conclusion: This study supplies information regarding psychological factors associated with tobacco consumption, allowing for its inclusion in treatment options for nicotine dependence.

scholarly journals A clinico-epidemiological study of polymorphic light eruption in a tertiary care centre in Salem: a region of South India

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 113
Author(s):  
Eby Chacko ◽  
Seethalakshmi Ganga Vellaisamy ◽  
Kannan Gopalan ◽  
Govindarajan Nanjappachetty
Keyword(s):  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Positive Family History ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Tertiary Care Centre ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Polymorphic Light Eruption ◽  
Plaque Type ◽  
History Of ◽  
Study Population ◽  
Symptoms And Signs

<p><strong> </strong><strong>Introduction: </strong>Polymorphic light eruption (PMLE) is an acquired photodermatosis characterized by a polymorphic eruption ranging from papulovesicular lesions to large plaques. The prevalence of PMLE varies from 5% to 15% in various studies across the world and<strong> </strong>in India it is 0.56%.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>The present study was conducted to study the clinical pattern and to assess the epidemiological aspects of polymorphic light eruption.</p><p><strong>Material and Method: </strong>A cross sectional prospective study was conducted in Dermatology OPD between April 2015 and June 2016. A total of 100 patients with symptoms and signs of PMLE were included in the study. Data were coded and analyzed.</p><p><strong>Results:</strong> Majority of the cases in our study were in the age group of 21 - 30 years (36%). It was more common in females (82%) when compared with males (18%). Occupation of most of the patients (29%) was farmers in our study population. Positive family history of PMLE was seen in 11% of the study population. The commonest form was the papular type (46%) and the second most common type was plaque type (17%). Regarding the distribution of lesions, about  51%  of  our study subjects had polymorphic lesions confined to only one area of their body mostly forearm (25%) followed by face (12%).</p><p><strong>Conclusion:</strong> The prevalence of PMLE was 1.34% in our study population. Pruritus was the presenting complaint in most of the cases and the rash was mainly seen in areas exposed to sunlight.</p>

scholarly journals Prevalence and factors associated with depressive, anxiety and stress symptoms among women with gestational diabetes mellitus in tertiary care centres in Malaysia: a cross-sectional study

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kai Wei Lee ◽  
Siew Mooi Ching ◽  
Fan Kee Hoo ◽  
Vasudevan Ramachandran ◽  
Seng Choi Chong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Multiple Logistic Regression ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Stress Symptoms ◽  
History Of ◽  
Family History Of Depression ◽  
History Of Depression

Abstract Background Research on antenatal depressive, anxiety and stress symptoms among women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is lacking in Malaysia. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and factors associated with antenatal depressive, anxiety and stress symptoms among Malaysian women with GDM. Methods This was a descriptive, cross-sectional study of 526 women with GDM. Depressive, anxiety and stress symptoms are defined as the final score in mild to extremely severe risk in the severity rating scale. Data analysis was performed using SPSS v.21, while multiple logistic regression was used to identify predictors of depressive, anxiety and stress symptoms. Results Prevalence of anxiety symptoms was highest (39.9%), followed by depressive symptoms (12.5%) and stress symptoms (10.6%) among women with GDM. According to multiple logistic regression analyses, younger age (OR = 0.955, 95% CI = 0.919–0.993), comorbidity with asthma (OR = 2.436, 95% CI = 1.219–4.870) and a family history of depression and anxiety (OR = 4.782, 95% CI = 1.281–17.853) had significant associations with antenatal anxiety symptoms. Being non-Muslim (OR = 2.937, 95% CI = 1.434–6.018) and having a family history of depression and anxiety (OR = 4.706, 95% CI = 1.362–16.254) had significant associations with antenatal depressive symptoms. Furthermore, being non-Muslim (OR = 2.451, 95% CI = 1.273–4.718) had a significant association with antenatal stress symptoms. Conclusions Within a population of women with GDM in Malaysia, those at higher risk of having depressive, anxiety and stress symptoms can be identified from several baseline clinical characteristics. Clinicians should be more alert so that the high-risk patients can be referred earlier for further intervention.

scholarly journals Prevalence and Associated Factors of Depression in an Asian Community in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sibtain M. Moledina ◽  
Khadija M. Bhimji ◽  
Karim P. Manji
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Family History ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Significant Risk ◽  
Psychological Trauma ◽  
Asian Community ◽  
Prevalence Of Depression ◽  
History Of ◽  
Family History Of Depression ◽  
History Of Depression

Depression is a common condition in developed countries and is a growing problem in developing countries like Tanzania. Various risk factors have been identified through different studies. This study aimed at finding the prevalence of depression in a predominantly migrant Asian community and the behavioral, familial, social, and medical factors influencing it. A cross-sectional study among adults in a closed Asian community was done. Interviews and self-administered questionnaires were used to obtain details of symptoms and factors related to depression. DSM-IV criteria were used to diagnose depression in the individuals. Factors were assessed for significance using Chi square test. A total 384 participants were interviewed. Depression was found in 6.5% of the population. Risk factors included psychological stress (p<0.001, OR = 6.37, 95% CI = 2.42–16.69) and a family history of depression (p=0.023, OR = 2.57, 95% CI = 1.02–6.42). A sufficient family income was associated with a lower risk of depression (p=0.013, OR = 0.21, 95% CI = 0.06–0.77). The prevalence of depression is within the range of the worldwide prevalence. Past psychological trauma and a family history of depression were significant risk factors, while a sufficient income was protective.

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