PREVALENCE OF DEPRESSION AMONG ASTHMATIC PATIENTS ADMITTED TO MEDICAL WARD DHQ TEACHING HOSPITAL BANNU
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Keywords
Asthma, Depression, Prevalence, Mental Health, PHQ-9, Bannu.
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.
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Dr Qaisar Iqbal
Assistant Professor Pulmonology Ward Khalifa Gul Nawaz Teaching Hospital Bannu, Pakistan
Dr Bahar Ali
Consultant Pulmonologist, Department of Pulmonology, Timergara Teaching Hospital Dir Lower, Pakistan
Dr Jamal Umar
Senior Registrar Pulmonology, Department of Pulmonology, Jinnah Teaching Hospital Peshawar
Dr Usman Saeed
Consultant Pulmonology Frontier Corps Teaching Hospital Peshawar, Pakistan
Dr Naimat Ullah Shah
Assistant Professor Internal Medicine Bannu Medical College/KGN Teaching Hospital Bannu, Pakistan