Relation between Common Mental Disorders and Body Weight using Arabic DASS 21 scale (Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale) among Adult Saudi Females Attending Primary Care, Eastern Saudi Arabia
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical and Health Sciences - Year 2014, Vol 3, Issue 3
Abstract
Objective: To investigate the relation between common mental disorders (depression, anxiety and stress) and body weight among Saudi females attending primary health care centers (PHCCs) in Qatif area, Eastern province, Saudi Arabia. Material and Methods: Cross- sectional study conducted from beginning of December 2013 till end of January 2014. Study population included adult female’s ≥18 years. Data were collected using structured interviewer filled questionnaire. Anthropometric measurements (height, weight, and Waist circumference (WC) were taken for all participants. Results: A total of 630 females participating in the study 34.6% had normal body mass index (BMI), 29% were overweight, 30.8% were obese, and 5.6% were under weight. Only 37.5% had acceptable WC. Prevalence of depression, anxiety and stress were 33.3%, 45.1%, 43.2% respectively. Neither BMI nor WC showed significant relation to common mental disorders (depression, anxiety and stress). Conclusion: The results indicate that in community sample of adult females, regardless socioeconomic status , reports of depressive, anxiety and stress symptoms are not significantly higher in obese than normal-weight groups , again adding to the dilemma of inconsistent relationship between body weight and common mental disorders . This may be explained by racial, cultural and social differences among different studies.
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Magdy A. Darwish, Zainab A. Al Turki, Amr A. Sabra
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