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Screening for Depression in Cardiovascular Patients in Albania: Findings from the Country Check-Up Program |
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| Authors: | Mechili Enkeleint A Sifaki-Pistolla Dimitra Meliqi Amada Gallos Parisis Chatzea Vasiliki-Eirini |
| Institution: | 1.Clinic of Social and Family Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Crete, Crete, Greece ;2.Department of Healthcare, Faculty of Health, University of Vlora, Kosova Street, P. Box 9401, Vlora, Albania ;3.School of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing, Frederick University, Nicosia, Cyprus ;4.Vlora Healthcare Centre, Vlora, Albania ;5.Health Informatics Laboratory, School of Health Science, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece ;6.Hellenic Mediterranean University, Crete, Greece ; |
| Abstract: | This is a retrospective study conducted in Vlora from January 2016 to April 2017 and the aim was to report the prevalence of depression in cardiovascular (CVD) patients. Depression assessment was done using the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ)-9 (PHQ-9). Data were derived from the patient records and the standard recommended cut-off point of PHQ-9 ≥ 10 was used. In total, data of 300 patients were analyzed. Depressive symptoms (PHQ-9 ≥ 10) were observed at 6% of the participants. Trouble falling asleep or staying asleep or sleeping too much, feeling tired or having little energy and having little interest or pleasure in doing things were the most common symptoms reported. In multivariate analysis, only family status showed statistical significance. Unmarried (mean rank?=?207.22) are more likely to have moderate or severe depression level (OR?3.529; C.I. 95% 1.017–12.238). Future research should focus on the needed actions after depression screening (i.e. referral, treatment etc.). |
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