Publications by authors named "Zara Nisar"
Background: There is a lack of evidence on effective treatments for depression in people with T2DM, particularly in Low and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs). This study aims to test the feasibility and acceptability of a culturally adapted Behavioural Activation (BA) intervention (DiaDeM) for people with depression and T2DM in two South Asian LMICs.
Methods: A multicountry, individually randomised-controlled feasibility trial was conducted from March 2022 to November 2022.
Background: The co-occurrence of depression among tuberculosis (TB) patients is a critical issue, contributing to poor treatment outcomes, prolonged hospitalisations and increased healthcare expenses.
Objective: The objective of this study was to assess the feasibility of delivering a co-designed depression care pathway within TB services in Pakistan.
Design: Mixed-method study.
Article Synopsis
- Many people with tuberculosis (TB) also struggle with depression, but it often goes unnoticed or untreated in some countries where healthcare could help.* -
- Researchers held workshops with patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers in Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan to find out what makes it hard or easy to provide depression care in TB clinics.* -
- Some challenges included a lack of knowledge about depression and financial issues, but having support from the government and more resources like trained staff could help doctors treat both TB and depression together.*