Sociodemographic Pattern of Depression in Urban Settlement of Karachi, Pakistan
Introduction: Depression is a global issue prevalent among developing countries like Pakistan as compared to developed countries. We conducted a study to assess the prevalence and identify the significant predictors of depression in an elite urban settlement in Karachi, Pakistan. Materials and...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited
2015-06-01
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| Series: | Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research |
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| Online Access: | https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/6093/12611_CE(Ra1)_F(GH)_PF1(PAK)_PFA(P)_PF2(PAG).pdf |
| Summary: | Introduction: Depression is a global issue prevalent among
developing countries like Pakistan as compared to developed
countries. We conducted a study to assess the prevalence and
identify the significant predictors of depression in an elite urban
settlement in Karachi, Pakistan.
Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was
done in the elitist residential area of Karachi; Defence Housing
Authority (DHA). Four hundred and twenty three participants
were included by going to their residences. Self-administered
questionnaires were handed out after taking informed
consent. Level of depression was assessed by Patient Health
Questionnaire (PHQ-9). Data were entered and analysed in
Predictive Analytical Software v. 18.0.
Results: The mean and median total score of the scale were
5.9 ± 5.4 and 4 (7) respectively with minimum score 0 and
maximum 27. In this sequence, 139 (32.86%) respondents
were identified to be depressed. It was found that females
were slight more depressed than males (p = 0.063). Regression
Model identified only gender and marital status as significant
predictors of depression. Having a female gender increased
0.658 times chance of being depressed (p = 0.047). Unmarried
person had 0.296 times more likely to be depressed (p = 0.019).
Boredom was considered as significant factor of depression by
the participants (p< 0.0001). Odds ratio signified depression
occurred 0.310 times more if one was bored.
Discussion: Depression should be considered as a major public
health issue for the city. Public awareness should be done in all
parts of the city in an attempt to reduce depression especially
among the female gender. |
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| ISSN: | 2249-782X 0973-709X |