The Relationship of Possible Risk Factors in Prevalence of Post Stroke Depression
Year: 2014
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Background and purpose: Post stroke depression is one of the common emotional disorders affecting stroke survivors. Stroke is one of neurological diseases and is a public health problem. The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship of possible risk factors in prevalence of post stroke depression. Material and Methods: This descriptive study was performed using relevant sampling method on 116 inpatient ischemic stroke admitted in neurology department of Boali Sina hospital in Sari. The diagnosis of brain ischemic stroke was made based on the clinical findings of a neurologist and confirmed by Brain.C.T.S and M.R.I. Frequency of depression was determined using DSM IV criteria and HADS inquiry. The risk factors were recorded after being confirmed by a physician based on paraclinical testes along with demographic information. Data was analyzed applying Chi Square and logistic regression in SPSS V.16. Results: Finding revealed that 47.4 % of the patients suffered post stroke depression. Frequency of depression was significantly higher in women (29.3%) compared to that in men which was (18.1%). There was no significant relation between depression and age and educational level. But we found a
Language: English
Subfield: Rehabilitation
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W2156573674