Why the study?
What is the prevalence of depression, anxiety, and cognitive impairment in patients with hypertension or diabetes mellitus?
Population
34 patients, comprising 17 hypertensive individuals and 17 diabetic patients.
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Mental health screening may benefit hypertension and diabetes patients; leaves open causality and intervention effects in prospective trials.
What is the prevalence of depression, anxiety, and cognitive impairment in patients with hypertension or diabetes mellitus?
There is a high prevalence of depression and anxiety symptoms in middle-aged patients with hypertension or diabetes, highlighting the need for psychological support in managing these metabolic disorders.
Teixeira et al. (2015) studied this question.
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