Prevalence of Mental Disorders Among Patients with Multimorbidity Visiting Primary Care Settings in Slums of Karachi, Pakistan.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Anxiety and depression often exacerbate multimorbidity conditions, leading to increased disability rates among affected individuals.

Objective

The study aimed to assess the mental health status of individuals with multimorbidity belonging to the marginalized population of Karachi, Pakistan. Specifically, the prevalence of anxiety and depression was investigated.

Methods

A multicenter cross-sectional study was conducted between July 2022 and June 2023 in 10 primary healthcare clinics located in 4 peri-urban areas of Karachi. A total of 9331 participants were included in the study. The Patient Health Questionnaire 4 (PHQ-4), Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7 (GAD-7), and Patient Health Questionnaire 9 (PHQ-9) were used to assess symptoms of anxiety and depressio

SUBMITTER: Sharif H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11143854 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature