A Study on Depression among Hypertensive Patient Attending Outpatient Department of a Hospital in Rural Bengaluru

Authors

  • Divya Udayakumar Sapthagiri Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Bengaluru
  • Maheswaran R Sapthagiri Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Bengaluru
  • Shruthi M Shetty Sapthagiri Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Bengaluru
  • Nikhil Girish Sapthagiri Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Bengaluru

Keywords:

Depression, Hypertension, Rural, Montgomery-Asberg Depression Scale

Abstract

Introduction: Depression is a significant contributor to the global burden of disease. The study was conducted to estimate the pro- portion of depression among hypertensives attending OPD and to determine its associated factors in rural area of a Medical college, Bengaluru.

Methodology: A cross sectional study was conducted on indi- viduals aged above 30 years, diagnosed with hypertension attend- ing OPD during September-October 2017 in rural area, Kansawadi. The sample size was found to be 206. Data was collected using a pre-designed Questionnaire which contained socio-demographic details and depression was assessed using Montgomery-Asberg Depression Scale after obtaining written informed consent. Statis- tical analysis was carried out using SPSS where descriptive statis- tics and Chi-square was calculated.

Results: Out of 206 hypertensive patients, the proportion of de- pression was 53.4%. Statistical significance for depression was seen in those who were divorced and separated, females and illiterates. Age, Religion, Occupation, BMI, Treatment adherence, Family his- tory, personal habits were not found to be significant. Yet, 61.5% of those not taking treatment regularly were found to have Depres- sion.

Conclusion: Marital status, gender, Education and Treatment ad- herence all play a role in the mental status of hypertensive pa- tients. It is important to provide health education on mental health diseases to the Community.

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2019-06-30

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Udayakumar D, Maheswaran R, Shetty SM, Girish N. A Study on Depression among Hypertensive Patient Attending Outpatient Department of a Hospital in Rural Bengaluru. Natl J Community Med [Internet]. 2019 Jun. 30 [cited 2024 May 3];10(06):342-5. Available from: https://www.njcmindia.com/index.php/file/article/view/516

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