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Identifying Depression Among The Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Patients In University Malaya Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Author(s):
Tung Mun Yee* Mary Lee Hong Gee* Ng Chong Guan** John Tan Jin Teong** Adeeba Kamarulzaman***
Institution(s):
* Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, University Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC), 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia ** Department of Psychological Medicine, UMMC 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia *** Infectious Disease Unit, Department of Medicine, UMMC 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Abstract:
Objective:
The aim of this study was to identify depression among HIV-infected patients attending Infectious Disease Clinic in University Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC).
Methods:
This is a cross sectional study on HIV-infected patients attending Infectious Disease Clinic, UMMC. Those who fulfilled inclusion criteria were recruited and interviewed. Socio-demographic characteristics and clinical conditions such as mode of transmission, year of diagnosis, CD4+ counts, drug treatment and clinical stage were collected. The patients were then subjected to self-administered questionnaires, Patient Health Questionnaire, (PHQ-9) and Hospital Anxiety & Depression Scale (HADS).
Results:
89 patients were recruited. Scores from PHQ9 showed 32% of depression rate while scores from HADS showed 19% of depression rate among the respondents. Non-self financial supporter, non-alcoholic drinkers and females were more likely to be depressed (P<0.05). All clinical characteristics showed no statistical differences.
Conclusion:
The depression rate was lower compared to those from the studies in western countries. The risk factors for depression were different from those found in other studies as well. ASEAN Journal of Psychiatry, Vol. 10(2): July - Dec 2009: XX XX
Keywords: Depression, HIV, AIDS, Malaysia, screening tools.
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