Evaluation of anxiety and depression in patients with asthma at Massih Daneshvari Hospital, Tehran
Abstract
Introduction There is increased risk of anxiety and other mood symptoms in asthma, and these influence the control of symptoms of asthma and the health related quality of life.
Aims To assess anxiety and depression in patients with asthma attending pulmonary clinics.
Methods Cross-sectional, observational study was carried out at the Masih Daneshvari Hospital, Tehran, Iran. Hamilton Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) was used to assess anxiety and depression.
Results A total of 178 patients participated in this study. Mean age was 48 years (SD 17) and 46% were male. Severe anxiety and depression was present in 23% of males and 59% of females. Cronbach’s alpha for HADS-A was 0.83 and for HADS-D 0.62.
Conclusions This study showed that a significant percentage of asthmatics had anxiety and depression. Prevalence was higher among females.
DOI : http://dx.doi.org/10.4038/sljpsyc.v4i1.5716
Sri Lanka Journal of Psychiatry Vol 4(1) June 2013 Page 7-9
© 2013 Saeid Fallah Tafti, Mitra Safa, Firouzeh Talischi, Fatemeh Ghassem Boroujerdi, published by Sri Lanka College of Psychiatrists
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