PHQ-9 Scale

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• Published Subscription Original Research 31 Jul 2024

  Assessment of exacerbation of Depression in pulmonary tuberculosis patients by using PHQ-9 scale at Tertiary Care Hospital

  By Mahendra Singh Rathore, Bhaktraj Singh Chauhan, Udita Singh, Nidhi Kaushal Karva, Deepali Pathak

  Abstract: Context: Depression leads to more dysfunction and stress, which could affect the patient's life condition. Tuberculosis is a leading cause of comorbidity with depression. Those suffering from tuberculosis and depression are at higher risk of bad health-seeking nature, resulting in higher morbidities, drug resistance, and mortality. The relationship is not well established. Aims: To identify multiple variables/ dependent factors affecting depression respectively in tuberculosis patients and check the medication adherence …

  Published in International Journal of Pathogens · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 24–31 Read article →