Evaluating the Frequency of Anxiety and Depression Among Patients Referred to a Dermatology Outpatient Clinic
January 2025
in “
The Atlantic Journal of Medical Science and Research
”
Studysummary This study observed that anxiety and depression affect 21.7% and 38.7% of dermatology outpatients, respectively, with higher prevalence linked to demographics like female gender for anxiety, being single, unemployed, and having lower education, and specific conditions such as psoriasis and acne.
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This study assessed the frequency of anxiety and depression among 771 patients at a dermatology outpatient clinic, finding that 21.7% experienced anxiety and 38.7% experienced depression. Anxiety was more common in females, while depression showed no gender difference. Both conditions were more prevalent among single, unemployed, and less-educated individuals, as well as those with chronic comorbidities or a family history of psychiatric disorders. Depression was notably high in acne patients (33%) and both anxiety and depression were significant in psoriasis patients (65% for depression). The study highlights the importance of integrating psychological assessments into dermatologic care to improve patient outcomes.
