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Relationship of anxiety and depression with sociodemographic characteristics in hospitalized patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Background: Hospitalization and occurrence of anxiety and depression are closely linked, what role sociodemographic characteristics have in the development of these conditions Aims: Are there statistically significant differences in sociodemographic characteristics with levels of anxiety and depression in hospitalized patients with COPD. Method: A study was conducted at the Clinic for lung diseases on a sample of hospitalized patients with COPD(N=50), in order to determine presence of anxiety and depression and it’s correlation with sociodemographic characteristics. These are the results from May to July 2016. Criteria for the selection of COPD patients: monitored by our clinic and 40 – 80 years of life. For the study were used the following measuring instruments: Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS). Questions that were additionally included in the questionnaire are general sociodemographic data, and data on the basic characteristics and duration of the disease Results: A large number of respondents had anxiety (56%) and border anxiety (26%) ; presence of depression (28%) and border depression (48%) (N=50). Respondents who were divorced, singles or widows and under the age of 60 were statistically significantly more anxious. There were no statistically significant differences between the sexes and the employment status. Conclusion: According to the obtained data, we can conclude that the certain sociodemographic characteristics present negatively affect on the health and quality of life, therefore it is necessary to include family members, friends, support groups and if necessary to ensure professional, psychological help.

COPD, anxiety and depression, hospitalized patients

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