Depression among the Moroccan systemic sclerosis
- نوع فایل : کتاب
- زبان : انگلیسی
- مؤلف : Fahd Wafki & Bouchra Amine & Yousra Ibn Yacoub & Assia Laatiriss & Fatima Znat & Redouane Abouqal & Najia Hajjaj-Hassouni
- چاپ و سال / کشور: 2011
Description
To determine the prevalence and predictors factors of depression in Moroccan patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc), we conducted a cross-sectional study of 59 Moroccan patients with systemic sclerosis. Patients were assessed by using the Patient Health Questionnaire depression scale “PHQ-9” and through extensive clinical histories and medical examinations. The Arabic version of HAQ and SF-36 was used to assess functional disability and health status, respectively. Forty-six patients (77.4%) presented symptoms of depression. Thirty six (61%) have a major depressive syndrome and 10 (16.4%) have a minor depressive syndrome. The PHQ-9 score was significantly higher in the patient with prolonged disease duration, severe joint pain, higher disease severity, and important acute-phase reactants. Also, depression had a negative impact on physical and mental scores. Systemic scleroderma is associated with a high prevalence of depression. Screening for depression among patients with SSc is recommended and it should be assessed for routinely
Clin Rheumatol Received: 18 December 2010 / Revised: 15 May 2011 / Accepted: 18 May 2011
