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Coping styles in patients with anxiety and depression
Pashtoon Murtaza Kasi1, Haider Ali Naqvi, Abaseen Khan Afghan
1Department of Psychiatry, Medical College, Aga Khan University, Karachi 74800, Pakistan.
ISRN Psychiatry
|June 6, 2013
Summary
Patients with anxiety and depression frequently use religious coping mechanisms. Understanding these coping styles is crucial for effective mental health treatment and potential modification by clinicians.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Psychology
- Public Health
Background:
- Coping styles significantly impact individuals with anxiety and depression.
- Understanding prevalent coping mechanisms is essential for targeted mental healthcare.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the frequency of various coping mechanisms in patients with anxiety and depression symptoms.
- To identify the most common coping styles utilized by this patient group.
Main Methods:
- A descriptive, cross-sectional survey was employed.
- Aga Khan University's Anxiety and Depression Scale (AKUADS) identified patients.
- The 28-item Brief COPE inventory assessed coping styles.
- 162 participants were recruited.
Main Results:
- Anxiety and depression prevalence was 34%.
- Females showed a higher likelihood of anxiety and depression (OR=2.62, P=0.024).
- "Religion" was the most frequent coping mechanism, followed by "Acceptance", "Instrumental Support", and "Active Coping".
Conclusions:
- Religious coping is prevalent among patients with anxiety and depression symptoms in Pakistan.
- Identifying and potentially modifying coping strategies can aid clinicians in patient care.
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