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