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Abstract

FREQUENCY OF ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION AMONG PATIENTS OF PULMONARY TUBERCULOSIS

Dr. Ramlah Tariq*, Dr. Rabia Khan Dr. Abeer Raza

ABSTRACT

Objective: To assess the frequency of anxiety and depression among patients of pulmonary tuberculosis. Material and methods: This was a cross-sectional, observational study conducted at Pulmonology department, Nishtar hospital Multan from March 2018 to May 2018 over the period of 3 months. Total 100 diagnosed cases of TB either male or female having age range from 20-60 years were included in this study and anxiety and depression was assessed in selected patients. Results: Total 130 patients of TB were selected and anxiety and depression was assessed. Mean age of the patients was 43.12 ± 12.009 years. Out of 130 patients, anxiety and depression was noted in 89 (68.5%) patients and 78 (60%) patients respectively. Out 130 TB patients, 40 (31%) patients were normal, mild anxiety was noted in 80 (61%) patients followed by moderate 4 (3%) patients and severe in 6 (5%) patients. Mild depression was found in 60 (46%) patients, moderate in 8 (6%) patients and severe in depression was noted in 8 (6%) patients. Conclusion: Results of present study showed a higher rate of anxiety and depress in TB patients. 41-60 years age group was the most common age group. But age of the TB patients was not significantly associated with development of anxiety and depression. Most of the TB patients were male. Area of residence was significantly associated with development of anxiety and depression.

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