The prevalence and correlates of depression among patients with chronic diseases in the United Arab Emirates.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Chronic diseases constitute a major public health problem in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and are the leading cause of mortality and morbidity. Chronic diseases have been found to be associated with an increased prevalence of depression and depressive symptoms. Depression can have detrimental effect on the prognosis of the disease and quality of life in patients.

Aims and objectives

This study aimed to estimate the prevalence and correlates of depression in a sample of patients suffering from chronic disease in Al-Ain city, UAE.

Materials and methods

A cross-sectional survey based study was conducted with 417 participants recruited from seven primary health care centers of Al-Ain city. Men and women aged 18 years and above suffering from chronic disease f

SUBMITTER: Alkaabi AJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9749973 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature