Publications by authors named "Chandini Gupta"
Prevalence and correlates of depression in a rural adult population in Northwest India.
J Family Med Prim Care
January 2020
Article Synopsis
- Mental disorders, particularly depression, are on the rise globally, with projections indicating it could become the leading cause of disease burden by 2030, affecting both developed and developing countries.
- A house-to-house survey was conducted using a three-part questionnaire that collected sociodemographic information and screened for depression using the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) and Beck's Depression Inventory (BDI-II), with statistical analysis applied to the collected data.
- The study found an 8.94% prevalence of depression among rural adults, with nearly half experiencing mild depression; factors like literacy level, marital status, alcohol intake, chronic illness, and socioeconomic status were significantly linked to depression, highlighting the need for urgent preventive and treatment
Background: Attention-deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders of childhood and has the potential for continuity into adolescence and adulthood. Its presence increases difficulties in academic performance and social interactions besides leading to low self-esteem. The present study aimed to determine the prevalence of ADHD among children of age 6-12 years in Government schools of a rural area in Jammu district of J and K.
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