Prevalence of depressive disorder in patients attending outpatient department of a tertiary care hospital
Journal Title: MedPulse -International Medical Journal - Year 2017, Vol 4, Issue 9
Abstract
Background: Depression is one of the most common mental disorders affecting350 millionpeople. Despite its increased prevalence, persons with depression do not seek treatment. This study was conducted to study the prevalence of depressive disorder in patients attending outpatient department of a tertiary care hospital Material and Methods: This cross sectional study included 180 male and female patients between 18-60 years age attending department of Psychiatry and Medicine outpatient department. Demographic data and risk factors for depression was recorded. Depressive symptoms were measured by the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale. Results: The Prevalence of depression in the current study was 76 (42.2%). 39.7% males and 44.1%females were depressed. observed in 60.7%separated or widowed participants. Depression was seen in 54.2% non educated participants Discussion: Female gender, illiteracy, widow or separated and unemployment are the predictors of depression and such people should be screened in outpatient department
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Mariam K A
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