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Among 204 patients with chronic diseases, significant levels of depression and anxiety symptoms were recorded compared to the expected frequency in the general population.
Cross-Sectional (n=204)
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Patients with chronic diseases experience significant levels of anxiety and depression, highlighting the need for psycho-emotional support to improve disease control and quality of life.
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May link lower activity to higher anxiety/depression in chronic disease; leaves open causality for prospective trials.
Gerontoukou et al. (2015) conducted a cross-sectional in Chronic diseases (n=204). Chronic diseases vs. General population was evaluated on Occurrence of depression and anxiety symptoms. Among 204 patients with chronic diseases, significant levels of depression and anxiety symptoms were recorded compared to the expected frequency in the general population.
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