Depression in adolescents on treatment for rifampicin-susceptible TB in Lima, Peru.

ABSTRACT:

Background

At least 1 million adolescents develop TB disease annually. Adolescents are also at risk for depression due to TB, but this is poorly understood.

Methods

This prospective cohort study aimed to identify the frequency and risk factors for depression amongst adolescents with rifampicin-susceptible TB in Lima, Peru. During weeks 3-5 of treatment, participants completed a survey that included socio-demographic characteristics, symptoms, treatment side effects, and the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 depression scale. Those with depression received psychological evaluation and were referred for treatment, with treatment intensity corresponding to depression severity. Applying k-means cluster analysis, we grouped participants by socio-demographic characteristics. We used

SUBMITTER: Sanchez-Guzman V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12617082 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature