Key result
High perceived stress affects ~69% of hospitalized chronic patients, peaking among those with cardiovascular disease.
Why the study?
Chronic diseases can lead to emotional distress, anxiety, and depression, which in turn can elevate chronic disease risk, warranting evaluation of their prevalence, associated factors, and distribution across chronic conditions.
Cross-Sectional (n=323)
No
There is a high prevalence of stress, anxiety, and depression among hospitalized patients with chronic diseases, particularly those with cardiovascular disease, underscoring the need for integrated mental health care.
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High burden supports screening in hospitalized chronic disease patients, especially CVD; leaves open whether integrated care improves outcomes.
Swathi et al. (2023) conducted a cross-sectional in Chronic diseases (n=323). Chronic diseases was evaluated on Prevalence of stress, anxiety, and depression. Among hospitalized adults with chronic diseases, the prevalence of high perceived stress, abnormal anxiety, and abnormal depression was 68.7%, 51.1%, and 58.8%, respectively, with cardiovascular disease patients showing the highest rates.
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