Prevalence of undiagnosed depression among patients with hypertension: A cross-sectional study of Malaysian primary care perspective
https://doi.org/10.51866/oa.214
- Author:
Siaw Mei Choong
1
;
Ping Yein Lee
2
;
Aneesa Abdul Rashid
3
Author Information
1. MD (UPM), MMed Family Medicine (UPM) Klinik Kesihatan Pasir Panjang, Taman Pasir Panjang,Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia.
2. MBBS (UM), DrFamMed (UM) E-Health Unit, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
3. MBBCh BAO (NUI) (IRL), DrFamMed (UKM) Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Hypertension;
Primary care;
Depression
- MeSH:
Hypertension;
Primary Health Care;
Depression
- From:Malaysian Family Physician
2023;18(All Issues):1-12
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Introduction: This study aimed to determine the prevalence of suspected depression and its associated factors among patients with hypertension in a Malaysian primary care clinic.
Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in a primary care clinic from 1 June to 31 August 2019 using the Patient Health Questionnaire-9.
Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in a primary care clinic from 1 June to 31 August 2019 using the Patient Health Questionnaire-9.
Results: The prevalence of suspected depression was 9.0%. The significant predictors of depression were Indian ethnicity (adjusted odd ratio [AOR]: 2.373; confidence interval [CI]: 1.147–4.907), divorce (AOR: 3.5; CI: 1.243–9.860), singleness (AOR: 2.241; CI: 1.182–4.251), heavy episodic
drinking (AOR: 7.343; CI: 2.494–21.624), low physical activity level (AOR: 1.921; CI: 1.093–2.274), low fibre intake (AOR: 1.836; CI: 1.061–3.178), uncontrolled blood pressure (AOR: 1.800; CI: 1.134–2.858) and presence of hypertension complications (AOR: 3.263; CI: 2.053–5.185).
Conclusion: Primary health care providers must screen for depression among patients with hypertension, particularly those within high-risk groups, and implement interventions that address modifiable risk factors.
- Full text:2025082109531655921OA18.10Prevalenceofundiagnoseddepression2.pdf
