Depression and anxiety disorder in hyperemesis gravidarum: A prospective case-control study
Journal Title: Turkish Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Year 2017, Vol 14, Issue 4
Abstract
Objective To assess the anxiety and depression status of women with hyperemesis gravidarum (HG); the risk factors for developing both depression and anxiety in women with HG were evaluated. Materials and Methods A total of 200 women, 100 diagnosed as having HG before the 20th week of gestation at a tertiary referral center and 100 gestational-age-matched controls were enrolled. The socio-demographic data and the depression and anxiety scores, as assessed using the Beck depression and anxiety inventory were compared between the two groups. Results The median depression and anxiety scores were significantly higher in the HG group compared with controls (19.5 vs. 9.0 and 22.0 vs. 10.0). Women with HG have the highest relative risks for moderate depression and severe anxiety [relative risk (RR): 16.88 and RR: 20.50, respectively]. In the univariate analysis, having HG, low education level, low income and poor social relationships were significant predictors of depression and having HG. Moreover, poor social relationships significantly predicted the presence of anxiety disorder. However, having HG and poor social relationships were found as the only independent predictors of both depression and anxiety. Patients with HG were 5.5 and 6.7 times more prone to having depression and anxiety disorder compared with controls, respectively. Conclusion Both depression and anxiety disorder were more frequent in women with HG who have weak family and social relationships, lower education and income levels. Therefore, the determination of the psychological status of women with HG should be an integral part of the evaluation.
Authors and Affiliations
Yusuf Topalahmetoğlu, Mehmet Metin Altay, Derya Akdağ Cırık, Yusuf Aytaç Tohma, Eser Çolak, Bora Çoşkun, Orhan Gelişen
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