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Prevalence Of Anxiety And Depression In Dizzy Patients Using Arabic Hospital Anxiety And Depression Scale, Asmaa S. Moaty, Hossam S. Talaat, Mariam G. Mehrez
Prevalence Of Anxiety And Depression In Dizzy Patients Using Arabic Hospital Anxiety And Depression Scale, Asmaa S. Moaty, Hossam S. Talaat, Mariam G. Mehrez
Menoufia Medical Journal
Objectives To develop an Arabic version of the hospital anxiety and depression scale (HADS) to detect and measure anxiety and depression prevalence in dizzy patients. Background Dizziness is a common complaint that has many causes and may be related to psychiatric disorders like anxiety and depression. Early detection of anxiety and depression in dizzy patients helps in proper management and a better outcome. The HADS is a valid screening tool, and having an Arabic version will be of great help. Patients and methods The original English HADS was translated following the cross-cultural adaptation guidelines into Arabic. The final Arabic version …
Psychiatric Comorbidity And Quality Of Life In Patients With Dermatological Diseases, Afaf Z. Rajab, Amira A. El-Bakry, Amr S. Shalaby, Azza G. Farg, Nabil R. Mohamed
Psychiatric Comorbidity And Quality Of Life In Patients With Dermatological Diseases, Afaf Z. Rajab, Amira A. El-Bakry, Amr S. Shalaby, Azza G. Farg, Nabil R. Mohamed
Menoufia Medical Journal
Objective The aim of the study was to compare the psychiatric comorbidities in patients with vitiligo with control group considering the burden in their life quality. Background Several studies reported high rates of depression and anxiety particularly for specific dermatological diseases such as vitiligo, affecting their life quality. Patients and methods A total of 30 patients with vitiligo as well as 30 participants as a control group were included. The study was conducted in Neuropsychiatry Department, Menoufia University. Arabic version of the Structured Clinical Interview for psychiatric Disorders 1 based on the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Health Disorders …