Depression and Its Associated Factors in Hospitalized Patients

Abstract

Background and Objectives: The basic aim of this study was to analyze the prevalence of depression and its associated factors among hospitalized patients in local hospital of Pakistan. Methods: This Cross sectional study was conducted in Jinnah Hospital Lahore during June 2019 to June 2020. Results: This study includes 200 patients who were admitted in Jinnah hospital, Lahore. We collect and analyze the data and find the mean values of age, BMI, patient’s income status, economic status and some other socio-demographical values of patients. The data represents that the most frequent reason of admitted in hospital is some kind of gastrointestinal issues. It was also noted that the median length of hospital stay was 7-8 days in 75% of the patients. Conclusion: It is concluded that depression is a great factor which contribute towards the hospitalized patients suffering. Hospitalized patients were at higher risk for anxiety if they were physically inactive and stayed 8 days or longer in hospital. The risk for depression was higher in patients with a low income and older patients.