Exploring associations with depressive and anxiety symptoms among Syrian patients with ankylosing spondylitis undergoing biological treatment: A cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT: People with ankylosing spondylitis (AS) are vulnerable group to experience mood disorders. It is crucial to identify factors that contribute to depression and anxiety in order to improve outcomes. This study seeks to determine the rates of depression and anxiety in Syrian AS patients, as well as identify potential predictors for these conditions. This cross-sectional study was conducted using convenience sampling at the Biological Treatment Unit of the Rheumatology Department of the Damascus Hospital. Data were collected from face-to-face interviews with patients using validated structural questionnaire. A multivariate linear regression model was used to investigate potential predictive factors of depressive and anxiety symptoms. Of the 103 patients, 49.5% showed clinically significant dep

SUBMITTER: Safiah MH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10994469 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature