Psychiatric Co-morbidity in Patients of Hansen’s Disease
Journal Title: International Journal of Contemporary Medical Research - Year 2018, Vol 5, Issue 1
Abstract
Introduction: Leprosy is a chronic granulomatous disease that is caused by mycobacterium leprae. Study objectives were to evaluate the frequency and nature of psychiatric comorbidity in patients suffering from Hansen’s disease. Material and Methods: The study was conducted on 100 patients between the age of 18-60 years suffering from Hansen’s disease in the out-patient and in patient department of dermatology of Rohilkhand Medical College and Hospital, Bareilly. Study sample was assessed for psychiatric comorbidity using semi-structured self prepared pro-forma and ICD 10 Checklist for Mental Disorders. Results: The assessment showed that prevalence of psychiatric co morbidity was 44%. Among all depression was most prevalent (30%) mental disorder; followed by anxiety disorder (10%). Conclusion: Patients suffering from Hansen’s disease have significantly high prevalence of mental disorders.
Authors and Affiliations
Niharika Mahendra, Rakesh Yaduvanshi, C S Sharma, Ramjan Ali, P K Rathore, Abhinav Kuchhal
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