Evaluation of depression and anxiety in patients with thalassemia: a comparative study

Abstract

Background: More studies in the field of thalassemia patients focus on medical treatment and less attention to the psychosocial problems aspect.

Objective: The aim of this study was evaluation of depression and anxiety in these patients in Qazvin province.

Methods: This case-control study has been conducted in Qods Hospital of Qazvin (2016). The study population included thalassemia major patients and control group were participating in this study (n=147 in each group). All subjects completed the hospital anxiety and depression scale (HADS). In addition to clinical history, socioeconomic and demographic characteristics of patients collected and analyzed using proper statistical methods independent t-test, chi-square test.

Findings: Borderline abnormal (borderline case) and abnormal states of anxiety were reported 27.2% and 42.2% in case group compared with 22.4% and 6.8% in the control group (P