Samuel K Mosaku1, Gregory E Erhabor, Olufemi Morakinyo. 1. Department of Mental Health, National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State. kmosaku@yahoo.co.uk
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: This study was to identify specific psychiatric morbidity among asthma patients and to compare their rates to controls. METHOD: Hundred consecutive asthmatics were screened using the General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-30), and the Present State Examination (PSE). The same instruments were also administered to 75 healthy individuals, and 75 orthopaedic patients. RESULTS: Patients with asthma had a higher occurrence of psychopathology. The specific psychiatric diagnoses among asthmatics were generalized anxiety disorder (23%), depressive disorder (11%), while 2% had panic disorder. CONCLUSION: Psychiatric morbidity is more common among asthmatics, than the general population and other patient group.
OBJECTIVE: This study was to identify specific psychiatric morbidity among asthmapatients and to compare their rates to controls. METHOD: Hundred consecutive asthmatics were screened using the General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-30), and the Present State Examination (PSE). The same instruments were also administered to 75 healthy individuals, and 75 orthopaedic patients. RESULTS:Patients with asthma had a higher occurrence of psychopathology. The specific psychiatric diagnoses among asthmatics were generalized anxiety disorder (23%), depressive disorder (11%), while 2% had panic disorder. CONCLUSION:Psychiatric morbidity is more common among asthmatics, than the general population and other patient group.
Authors: Mosaku S Kolawole; Awopeju F Olayemi; Erhabor E Gregory; Adewuya O Abiodun; Obaseki O Daniel; Adeniyi O Bamidele Journal: Libyan J Med Date: 2011-06-07 Impact factor: 1.657