Prevalence and burden of anhedonia among patients with major depressive disorder in South Korea: A cross-sectional, observational study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Anhedonia (ANH), a key symptom of major depressive disorder (MDD), has a substantial societal and economic burden. In South Korea, while MDD is prevalent, the evidence regarding anhedonia remains scarce. This study investigated the prevalence and impact of anhedonia in patients with MDD in South Korea, including patient and physician perceived goals and satisfaction with MDD treatment.

Methods

This cross-sectional study (April-May 2023) included two surveys, one specific to patients (aged ≥18 years) with self-reported physician diagnosis of MDD and 9-item Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) score≥10, and another to physicians treating MDD. The MDD group was classified as MDD-ANH (Snaith-Hamilton Pleasure Scale [SHAPS] score≥3) and MDD non-ANH (SHAPS score≤2). Mul

SUBMITTER: Lee B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12558494 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature