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Mental health of cardiac patients in Gilgit, Pakistan: A cross-sectional study

Sadiq Hussain1, Mehwish Batool Mir2, Sabih Ahmad3

  • 1Department of Behavioral Sciences, Karakorum International University, Gilgit.

JPMA. the Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association
|November 25, 2017
PubMed

Insights

Cardiac patients exhibit significantly higher psychological distress, anxiety, and depression compared to healthy individuals. This study highlights the mental health burden in cardiac populations.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Psychiatry
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Cardiac patients often experience psychological distress, impacting overall health outcomes.
  • Understanding the mental health status of cardiac patients compared to healthy individuals is crucial for comprehensive care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess and compare the mental health of cardiac patients with disease-free individuals.
  • To identify differences in psychological distress, anxiety, and depression levels between these groups.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study involving 80 participants (40 cardiac patients, 40 healthy controls).
  • Data collected using a 38-item mental health inventory to measure psychological distress and well-being.
  • Statistical analysis performed using SPSS 21 for descriptive and inferential comparisons.

Main Results:

  • Cardiac patients (Group A) had a lower mean mental health inventory score (140.35±22.83) than controls (Group B) (150.72±19.94, p<0.05).
  • Patients reported higher mean scores for psychological distress (82.4±14.85 vs. 75.87±15.34, p<0.05).
  • Elevated mean levels of anxiety (31.75±8.01 vs. 26.70±6.74, p<0.01) and depression (14.58±3.58 vs. 12.65±4.34, p<0.05) were observed in cardiac patients.

Conclusions:

  • Cardiac patients experience significantly higher levels of depression and anxiety.
  • The findings underscore the need for integrated mental health support within cardiac care pathways.
Abstract

Keywords:
Cardiac, Mental health, Gilgit, Depression, Anxiety.

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