Prevalence of Depression Among Asthmatic Patients Admitted to Medical Ward Dhq Teaching Hospital Bannu
Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Introduction: Asthma is a chronic respiratory disease that significantly affects patients’ quality of life. Psychological comorbidities, particularly depression, are increasingly recognized as important factors influencing asthma outcomes. Objective: To determine the prevalence of depression among asthmatic patients admitted to the medical ward of DHQ Teaching Hospital Bannu. Materials and Method: The descriptive cross-sectional study selected was carried out from June 2024 and December 2024. The sample was collected with 150 adult asthmatic patients in a consecutive method. Depression was measured in terms of the PHQ-9 scale. Demographics, asthma control, and the rate of exacerbation data were attained through data collection and analyzed using SPSS version 25. Results: Depression was found in 60.7 percent of 150 patients. High levels of moderate to severe depression were found more commonly in patients who had poorly vice-controlled asthma with frequent exacerbations. Depressive symptoms were increased in female patients than in men. Conclusion: Depression is highly prevalent among asthmatic patients and is associated with poor asthma control. Routine mental health screening is recommended.
DOI: 10.53555/m198wx10
Author: Dr Qaisar Iqbal
Language: English
Subfield: Physiology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4412467228