Prevalence and associated factors of clinically significant symptoms of depression and anxiety among women with endometriosis in Iran.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Endometriosis is a prevalent chronic condition that causes persistent pelvic pain, significantly impairing quality of life and contributing to psychological distress. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of clinically significant symptoms of depression and anxiety among women with endometriosis and to identify factors associated with these mental health outcomes.

Methods

This cross-sectional study was conducted between 2023 and 2024 at Shahid Kamali Hospital, Karaj, Iran. Women with a confirmed diagnosis of endometriosis by a gynecologist were recruited using convenience sampling. Participants completed the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), a validated self-report screening tool, and clinical data were extracted from medical records. Univariate an

SUBMITTER: Emadi S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12918227 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature