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- A study was conducted at Jordan University Hospital to assess the prevalence of depression and anxiety among otolaryngology outpatients, involving 1,328 participants who completed specific questionnaires during their visits.
- The findings revealed that 36.1% of the patients experienced depression and 22.9% had anxiety, with significant risk factors including age between 30-50, female sex, and various lifestyle and health issues.
- The study emphasizes the need for healthcare providers to be attentive in identifying and addressing these mental health disorders to enhance overall patient well-being.
Article Abstract
Purpose: To determine the prevalence of depression and anxiety among otolaryngology outpatients at Jordan University Hospital.
Methods: A cross-sectional observational study was conducted between January 2017 and February 2018. The sample included 1328 otolaryngology adult outpatients, who completed (PHQ-9) and (GAD-7) questionnaires for depression and anxiety. Sociodemographic and clinical data were recorded.
Results: Depression and anxiety prevalence rates were 36.1% and 22.9%. The significant risk factors found for them were: age range 30 to 50 years, female sex, divorced status, smoking, alcohol drinking, asthma, family history of psychiatric illness, chronic illnesses, negative life events, secondary education, unemployment, low income, globus pharyngeus, tinnitus, and dizziness.
Practice Implications: Healthcare providers should have the vigilance to suspect and treat these disorders to improve patients' symptoms and quality of life.
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