Journal of Depression and Anxiety
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Department of Biomedical Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Jimma University, Ethiopia

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• Research   
  Depression, Anxiety and Stress among COPD Patients: A Comparative Cross Sectional Study
  Author(s): Yonas Akalu*, Andualem Mossie and Samuel Tadesse
  
  Background: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is associated with depression, anxiety and stress, which are the commonest disorders resulting in significant morbidity and mortality. There is paucity of information regarding the association between depression, anxiety, and stress and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in the present setup. This comparative cross-sectional study was designed to determine the magnitude of Depression, Anxiety and Stress and associated factors among COPD patients. Methods: Sixty five COPD patients and equal number of age and sex matched healthy individuals were included in the study. The study was conducted at Jimma University Specialized Hospital JUSH), from March 01 to April 30/2016. Spirometric assessment was done to evaluate severity of COPD. Depression, anxiety and stress scale (DASS 21) was use.. View More»
  DOI: 10.35248/2167-1044.20.9.360

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