Prevalence and Intensity of Depression in Mothers of Children withBeta-Thalassemia Major In Taleghani Hospital of Gorgan, Iran
Journal Title: Journal of Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences University - Year 2014, Vol 3, Issue 1
Abstract
Background: Thalassemia is a chronic disease that itleads to psychological and social problems for parents.Mothers are at markedly increased risk of sufferingfrom psychological distress and depression becausethey usually take on a considerable part of extra carethat their children need.This study was designed todetermine prevalence and intensity of depression inmothers with a thalassemic child. Material andMethods: In this cross – sectional study, 65 mothersof children with thalassemia major (case group) and65 mothers of children without thalassemia major(control group) were assessed using the BeckDepression Inventory (BDI). Data were analyzed byusing SPSS (v 16.0) for windows. Results: Prevalenceof depression was significantly higher in case groupthan that in control group (84.6%vs. 56.9%, p <0.05).Moderate depression had a highest prevalence in theboth groups (33.4% in case group and 30.8% in controlgroup). Prevalence of severe depression in case groupwas markedly higher than that in control group (29.2%vs. 3.1% p<0.05). There was a significant differencebetween intensity of depression in mothers of casegroup that had another child with beta-thalassemia major(p<0.05). Conclusion: Mothers of children withthalassemia major are vulnerable to depression. Theyneed psychosocial support to promote their health.
Authors and Affiliations
Nargesbeygom Mirbehbahani , Mohammad Salehi , Azam Jahazi , Mohebbeddin Karimi
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP162304
- DOI -
- Views 121
- Downloads 0
Histopathological Characteristics of Head and Neck Neoplasms in a Tertiary Care Centre in South West Punjab
Background: Head and neck neoplasms are one of the commonest neoplasm worldwide with increase in the incidence every year. The aim of this study was to investigate the histopathological aspects of head and neck neopl...
Clinical Profile and Aetiology of Bronchiectasis
Background: Bronchiectasis is a complex suppurative airway disease with multifarious etiologies and prodigious sequelae and complications. Hence we conducted a study pertaining to the same to obtain a better comprehensio...
Brucellar Chorea – A Rare Manifestation of Brucellosis
Brucellar chorea is a rare and unusual presentation of brucellosis. We would hereby like to report a case of Brucellar chorea. The purpose of reporting this case is to create awareness about the neuropsychiatric manife...
Pulmonary Histoplasmosis in Renal Allograft Patients-Diagnostic Challenge of Radiology, Sorted By Cytology
Pulmonary histoplasmosis is caused by the fungus Histoplasma capsulatum acquired by inhaling microconidia or hyphal fragments of the mould primarily affecting lungs. Clinical disease may vary from asymptomatic mild f...
Will An Additional Observer Enhance Adenoma Detection During Colonoscopy?
Background: Due to varied level of experience, the detection rate of adenoma on colonoscopy is different. In presence of both fellows and attending the incidence rates of adenoma are shown to increase in a small study re...