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Raeesi F, Nasehi A A, Ekhtiari M. Frequency of Depression in Hemodialysis Patients in Imam Khomeini Hospital. Advances in Cognitive Sciences 2005; 7 (2) :55-59
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Objective: To determine the prevalence of depression in patients undergoing hemodialysis and to determine the risk factors for depression in these patients, in order to suggest prophylactic and therapeutic interventions.
Method: the subjects in this cross-sectional study consisted of 80 patients (48 men, 32 women) with chronic renal failure, undergoing hemodialysis. Patients were selected using convenience sampling. The tools used in this study included a demographic questionnaire, Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), and DSM-IV questionnaire for Major Depressive Disorder and Dysthymic Disorder.
Results: According to BDI 60% of patients had depression. Also, the DSM-IV questionnaire showed that 22.5% and 30% of patients suffered from major depressive disorder and dysthymic disorder respectively. There was also a significant correlation between depression and diabetes mellitus.
Conclusion: Regarding the high prevalence of depression among dialysis patients in general and patients with diabetic nephropathy in particular, more extensive studies on this issue as well as the assessment of depression in all dialysis patients and the involvement of psychiatrists in dialysis centers is recommended.
Method: the subjects in this cross-sectional study consisted of 80 patients (48 men, 32 women) with chronic renal failure, undergoing hemodialysis. Patients were selected using convenience sampling. The tools used in this study included a demographic questionnaire, Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), and DSM-IV questionnaire for Major Depressive Disorder and Dysthymic Disorder.
Results: According to BDI 60% of patients had depression. Also, the DSM-IV questionnaire showed that 22.5% and 30% of patients suffered from major depressive disorder and dysthymic disorder respectively. There was also a significant correlation between depression and diabetes mellitus.
Conclusion: Regarding the high prevalence of depression among dialysis patients in general and patients with diabetic nephropathy in particular, more extensive studies on this issue as well as the assessment of depression in all dialysis patients and the involvement of psychiatrists in dialysis centers is recommended.
Keywords: Chronic renal failure, Hemodialysis, Diabetes mellitus, Major depressive disorder, Dysthymic disorder
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Received: 2005/02/10 | Accepted: 2004/04/21 | Published: 2005/06/22
Received: 2005/02/10 | Accepted: 2004/04/21 | Published: 2005/06/22
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