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Following acute myocardial infarction, probable anxiety and depression were present in 29.33% and 21.33% of patients respectively, with significantly higher prevalence in females, illiterate patients, and those with pre-existing stressors.
Cross-Sectional (n=75)
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Anxiety and depression are common following acute myocardial infarction, particularly in females, those with lower literacy, and those with pre-existing stressors, highlighting the need for routine psychological screening during hospitalization.
Background: Anxiety and depression are proven independent predictors of mortality, disability, and reduced health related quality of life (HRQoL). Hence, this study was undertaken with aim to find the prevalence of anxiety and depression in patients following acute myocardial infarction (AMI) and to find out its association with various psychosocial factors.
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Sejal Bheda (2015) conducted a cross-sectional in Acute myocardial infarction (n=75). Psychosocial factors (female gender, low literacy, pre-existing stressors) vs. Male gender, literate, no pre-existing stressors was evaluated on Prevalence of probable anxiety. Following acute myocardial infarction, probable anxiety and depression were present in 29.33% and 21.33% of patients respectively, with significantly higher prevalence in females, illiterate patients, and those with pre-existing stressors.
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