Prevalence of Depressive Disorders and Associated Factors among Adult Population of Dubai 2019

Abdullatif, Mona; Farooq, Sobya; Altheeb, Ayesha; Rishmawi, Fidaa; Jaradat, Hana; Alabady, Kadhim

doi:10.1159/000518811

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“…The results from this study confirm to the findings from another multistage, stratified, cross-sectional population survey-based study, carried out in Dubai, where prevalence of depressive disorders among adult population was found to be significantly associated with pre-existing health conditions such as stroke, chest pain and tuberculosis [ 11 ]. Similarly, few previous studies that used PHQ-9 to assess depression prevalence among patients suffering from chronic diseases such as multiple sclerosis and epilepsy in the UAE, have reported it to be more prevalent (17% and 27% respectively) than in healthy population [ 18 , 19 ].…”

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confidence: 87%

“…We assumed that the expected prevalence of depression among chronically diseased population in the UAE would be 12.5% based on a previous study that estimated prevalence of depression among patients with Type 2 Diabetes in UAE [ 11 ]. Using epi- tools we calculated our sample based on the prevalence of 12.5%, confidence interval of 95% and a confidence level of 5%.…”

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Background Chronic diseases constitute a major public health problem in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and are the leading cause of mortality and morbidity. Chronic diseases have been found to be associated with an increased prevalence of depression and depressive symptoms. Depression can have detrimental effect on the prognosis of the disease and quality of life in patients. Aims and objectives This study aimed to estimate the prevalence and correlates of depression in a sample of patients suffering from chronic disease in Al-Ain city, UAE. Materials and methods A cross-sectional survey based study was conducted with 417 participants recruited from seven primary health care centers of Al-Ain city. Men and women aged 18 years and above suffering from chronic disease filled the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9). Univariate and multivariable logistic regressions were performed on the collected data to investigate correlates of different factors with depression. Data was analyzed using SPSS (version 26). The study was approved by Ambulatory Healthcare Services (AHS) Human Ethics Research Committee. Results The majority 62.41% (n = 254) of the sample were females, 57.97% (n = 240) aged above 55 years and with a median (Q25, Q75) duration of chronic disease of 8 (4, 15) years. The prevalence of depression was 21.1% (95% CI: 17.5%–25.3%). With severe depression was in 1.7% and mild-moderate in 34.7% of the participants. Depression severity was statistically significantly associated with increasing age (p = 0.006), low level of education (p<0.001), presence of asthma (p = 0.007) and heart disease (p = 0.013). Unadjusted logistic regression reported that presence of depression was significantly associated with female gender (cOR = 1.8, [95% CI; 1.1–3.1], p = 0.025), and presence of chronic kidney disease (cOR = 4.9, [95% CI; 1.3–20.2], p = 0.020) and heart disease (cOR = 2.9, [95% CI; 1.6–5.4], p = 0.001) longer duration of disease in years (cOR = 1.04, [95% CI; 1.01–1.07], p = 0.003). However, in the adjusted logistic regression analysis, participants with heart disease (aOR = 2.8, [95% CI; 1.4–5.5], p = 0.004), and with longer duration of disease (aOR = 1.04, [1.01–1.07], p = 0.014) remained significantly associated statistically with higher chance of having depression. Conclusion The prevalence of depression was quite high and the study highlights for health care professionals and policy makers, the importance of mental health support as part of a comprehensive management plan for patients with chronic diseases. A multidisciplinary comprehensive program will improve the long-term outcomes of these patients. Patients with chronic diseases may need more support and counseling at primary health care levels.

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confidence: 88%

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 87%

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confidence: 99%

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Prevalence of depressive symptoms and association with sociodemographic factors among the general population in Serbia

Mijatovic-Jovanovic,

Milijasevic,

Cankovic

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Background/Aim: Depression is a growing public health concern associated with disability, decreased quality of life, increased multimorbidity, and premature mortality. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of depressive symptoms in the general population of Serbia and to analyse its association with sociodemographic factors. Methods: Data from the 2019 Serbian National Health Survey was analysed (a sample of 12,406 respondents). The questionnaires used in this study were in accordance with the methodology of the European Health Interview Survey - EHIS Wave 3. The Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-8) was used to determine the prevalence of depressive symptoms among the population aged ? 15 years. Multivariate logistic regression analyses were implemented to assess the association of the prevalence of depressive symptoms with sociodemographic characteristics of the population. Results: The prevalence of both mild (7.5% vs. 4.4%) and moderate/severe depressive symptoms (2.6% vs. 1.5%) was higher among women than men, and continuously increased with age (13.6% of adults aged ? 65 years had mild and 5.0% moderate/severe symptoms). The highest rates of moderate/severe depressive symptoms had respondents from Vojvodina (2.7%), those who lived without a partner (2.7%), lower educated (4.4%), and poor (3.4%), with inactive employment status (3.7%) and with poor social support (6.6%). Multivariate analyses showed that the highest odds of depressive symptoms had respondents aged ? 65 years (OR=6.53; 95%CI: 6.37-6.69), in the Vojvodina region, particularly males (OR=1.96, 95%CI: 1.89-2.04), respondents who lived without a partner (OR=1.49, 95%CI: 1.47-1.51), lower educated (OR=2.27; 95%CI: 2.22-2.33) and poor (OR=2.54; 95%CI: 2.49-2.58) as well as those with poor social support (OR=3.71; 95%CI: 3.64-3.77). Conclusion: The prevalence of depressive symptoms in the general population of Serbia was relatively low and requires further monitoring. Female gender, older age, living in the region of Vojvodina, life without a partner, socioeconomic disadvantages, and lack of social support were identified as the main associated factors.

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Prevalence of Depressive Disorders and Associated Factors among Adult Population of Dubai 2019

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The prevalence and correlates of depression among patients with chronic diseases in the United Arab Emirates

The prevalence and correlates of depression among patients with chronic diseases in the United Arab Emirates

Disability Stigma in the Middle East

Prevalence of depressive symptoms and association with sociodemographic factors among the general population in Serbia

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