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Shaily Mina1, Masarat Jabeen2, Shalini Singh1
1Department of Psychiatry, Lady Hardinge Medical College and Shrimati Sucheta Kriplani Hospital, New Delhi, India.
Indian Journal of Dermatology
|March 28, 2015
Summary
This study found that women with atopic dermatitis (AD) experience higher rates of anxiety and depression compared to men. These findings highlight the importance of addressing mental health in AD patients, particularly for females.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Dermatology
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Psychological distress is common in dermatological patients and can lead to mental disorders.
- Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a prevalent skin condition, yet data on gender-specific psychiatric comorbidities are limited.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate and compare the prevalence of depression and anxiety between genders in patients with atopic dermatitis.
- To identify potential gender disparities in mental health outcomes for individuals with AD.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study was conducted in a tertiary care dermatology outpatient clinic.
- 81 adult patients with AD were assessed using the Primary Care Evaluation of Mental Disorders (PRIME-MD) tool.
- Demographic and clinical data were collected, and statistical analyses (t-test, Chi-square, Cramer's V) were used to compare male and female groups.
Main Results:
- No significant age difference was observed between male (36.14 ± 17.62 years) and female (33.98 ± 14.49 years) participants (P = 0.54).
- Prevalence rates for moderate to severe depression and anxiety were 15% and 12%, respectively.
- Females reported significantly higher scores for both anxiety (P = 0.04) and depression (P = 0.03) compared to males.
Conclusions:
- Atopic dermatitis patients exhibit a higher prevalence of depression and anxiety disorders.
- There is a notable female preponderance in the occurrence of depression and anxiety among individuals with AD.
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