Association of depression and anxiety with osteoarthritis
Year: 2014
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: osteoarthritis. Methods: This case control study was conducted in 100 patients with osteoarthritis referred to the rheumatology clinic of Avicenna hospital and 100 healthy controls without any history of known psychiatric disorders or taking medication during 2013. Depression and anxiety were assessed by the Beck Depression Inventory and Ketel Anxiety questionnaire, respectively. Demographic information and pain years were measured using a questionnaire. Data were analyzed using Chisquare test, student T-test and Pearson’s correlation coefficient. Findings: 66% of the patients with osteoarthritis and 58% of the controls were diagnosed to have depression and the difference was not statistically significant. 7% of the case group and 2% of the control group had major depression. Frequency of anxiety was 45% in the patients with osteoarthritis and 42% in the controls. 17% of the case group and 12% of the control group had severe anxiety. Conclusion: With regards to the high frequency of depression and anxiety among patients with osteoarthritis and their impact on patients’ compliance, early diagnosis and treatment of them are necessary.
Institution: Qazvin University of Medical Sciences
Language: English
Field: Health Professions
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W2132366259