Prevalence of depression and its association with sociodemographic factors in patients with chronic pain: A cross-sectional study in a tertiary care hospital in Saudi Arabia

Prevalence of depression and its association with sociodemographic factors in patients with chronic pain: A cross-sectional study in a tertiary care hospital in Saudi Arabia

Introduction: Mental health issues, especially depression, are common in chronic pain patients. Depression affects these patients negatively and could lead to poor control of their pain. Some risk factors for both chronic pain and depression are known and need to be targeted as part of the managemen...

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Main Authors: Sameeh Al-Maharbi, Abdullah Bakr Abolkhair, Hani Al Ghamdi, Mamdouh Haddara, Yasser Tolba, Ahmed El Kabbani, Adwa Al Sadoun, Evelyn Pangilinan, Jaya Joy, Shadi Abu Khait, May Wathiq Al-Khudhairy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2018-01-01
Series:Saudi Journal of Anaesthesia
Subjects:
Chronic pain; depression; mental health disorders; perceived health questionnaire; sociodemographic factors
Online Access:http://www.saudija.org/article.asp?issn=1658-354X;year=2018;volume=12;issue=3;spage=419;epage=425;aulast=Al-Maharbi

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