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Prevalence of anxiety and depression in adult patients with CHD

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  07 December 2023

Reza Keshavarzi ,
Parisa Divsalar  and
Maryam Aliramezany Open the ORCID record for Maryam Aliramezany [Opens in a new window]
Reza Keshavarzi
Affiliation:
Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
Parisa Divsalar
Affiliation:
Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
Maryam Aliramezany*
Affiliation:
Cardiovascular Research Center, Institute of Basic and Clinical Physiology Sciences, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
*
Corresponding author: Maryam Aliramezany; Email: maliramezany@yahoo.com
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Abstract

Introduction:

CHD are among the most common congenital defects. Due to the chronic nature of CHD, patients face various risk factors that threaten their mental health. However, a comprehensive understanding of the medical and social predictors of mental health issues in adults with CHD is lacking. This study aims to investigate the prevalence of anxiety and depression in adults with CHD.

Methods:

This cross-sectional descriptive study focused on adults with CHD in Kerman, Iran. The participants completed demographic information alongside two psychological assessment tools: the Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) and the Depression Anxiety Stress Scales (DASS)-21. The data were analyzed using SPSS 26.

Findings:

The mean age of the participants was 29.94 ± 12.36 years, and 63.8% were female. According to the DASS, 73.4% did not have depression, 61% did not have anxiety, and 76.2% did not have stress. In total, 19% had mild stress, and 4.8% had moderate stress. According to the BAI, 27.6% did not have anxiety. Individual characteristics were not significantly associated with depression. However, gender, age, and type of surgery were significantly associated with anxiety. Cyanosis was significantly associated with stress.

Conclusion:

The results show that mental disorders like depression, anxiety, and stress are highly prevalent in adults with CHD. The prevalence depends on individual factors such as age, gender, and disease severity. Therefore, it is recommended that mental disorders in this population be evaluated and treated accurately.

Keywords

AdultCHDdepressionanxietypsychiatric diseaseDepression Anxiety Stress Scales questionnaireBeck questionnaire
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Cardiology in the Young , Volume 34 , Issue 5 , May 2024 , pp. 1052 - 1057
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© The Author(s), 2023. Published by Cambridge University Press

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