Muhammad Kamran Khan, Ali Ahsan Mufti, Ghazan Khan, Khalil Azam Afridi, Nizamudin

Frequency of Depression Among Caregivers of Patients with Parkinson’s Disease

Muhammad Kamran Khan, Ali Ahsan Mufti, Ghazan Khan, Khalil Azam Afridi, Nizamudin



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Abstract


Objective: To determine the frequency of depression in caregivers of Parkinson’s disease patients.

Study Design: Descriptive cross-sectional

Place and Duration of Study: Conducted at Qazi Hussain Ahmed Medical Complex Nowshera for the duration of six months from 1st August, 2019 to 31st January, 2020.

Methodology: A total of 150 cases fulfilling the inclusion/exclusion criteria were enrolled. Detailed history was taken from the caregivers by the researcher. The caregivers were evaluated for depression according to DSM-IV criteria, the presence/absence of depression was recorded. Data was analyzed by SPSS 24.0.

Results: Caregiver’s common age was calculated as 49.64±5.30 years, 48.67% (n=73) were male and 51.33% (n=77) were females. Frequency of depression in caregivers of Parkinson’s disease patients was recorded in 44.67% (n=67) whereas 55.33% (n=83) caregivers had no depression.

Conclusion: The frequency of depression is higher in caregivers of Parkinson’s disease patients; however, the results of our study generated the baseline data and it will be helpful for the caregivers and psychiatrists as well while managing the Parkinson’s disease.

Keywords: Parkinson’s disease, caregivers, depression



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