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Prevalence of depression in patients attending general medicine outpatient department for hypertension

Vinod G Kulkarni, Shashidhara Hittur Lingappa.




Abstract

Background: Despite the rise in medical disorders such as hypertension, diabetes, and cardiovascular disorders along with the high rates of psychological ailments such as depression and anxiety among the general population, only few studies have been conducted in India to assess the occurrence of depression among hypertensive patients attending medical outpatient care.

Objectives: This study is being done to study the prevalence of undiagnosed depression in hypertensive cases.

Materials and Methods: The study was based on a cross-sectional study design, with a sample of 100 hypertensive patients attending general medicine outpatient department at a tertiary care center. Blood pressure (BP) readings were conducted using a mercury column sphygmomanometer. The BP readings were taken in a sitting position with the patientÂ’s arm positioned roughly at the level of their heart. Normal BP is defined as

Key words: Prevalence; Depression; Hypertension






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