World Journal of
Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences

TO EVALUATE ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION IN HOSPITALISED PATIENTS OF AHMEDABAD, GUJARAT: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY

Hitisha Chanodia*, Drashti Ghoniya, Heer Mehta and Dr. Hetal Gosai

ABSTRACT

Anxiety is a feeling of fear and agitation, often causing symptoms like sweating, restlessness, and a rapid heartbeat. Hospital anxiety specifically relates to stress or discomfort during hospital visits or procedures, which can lead to delays in necessary treatments. Depression, characterized by deep sadness and low self-worth, impacts daily life and can involve various types, including major depression, dysthymia, and bipolar disorder. The Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) is a tool used to screen for anxiety and depression in hospital patients, focusing on emotional well-being rather than specific psychiatric diagnoses. Result: In total 140 participants the mean age of participants was found to be 53.87 years out of which 41% participants were females and 59% participants were males. The mean score for depression was found to be 8.19 and for anxiety it was found to be 9.05 according to HADS. The total depression score of 38% participants were normal, 48% participants were borderline and 14% participants were abnormal and the total anxiety score of 25% participants were normal, 61% participants were borderline and 14% participants were abnormal according to HADS. Conclusion: The current study concludes that there is borderline anxiety and depression in hospitalized patients. The mental health of a patient plays a major role in the aetiology and in the prognosis of the disease.

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