Frequency of Depression and Anxiety in Patients with COVID-19

Objective: The aim of this study is to determine the frequency of depression and anxiety in the patients due to COVID-19. Study Design: Cross-sectional Place and Duration: Conducted at Medicine department of District Headquarter Hospital Timergara for duration of six months from February 2020 to July 2020. Methods: Total 120 patients of both genders presented with covid-19 disease were enrolled in this study. Patients detailed demographics age, sex and BMI index were recorded after taking written consent. Patients aged between 15-60 years of age. Prevalence of depression and anxiety were measured among hospitalized patients. Structural questionnaires were implemented. Complete data was analyzed by SPSS 24.0 version. Results: Mean age of the patients was 25.69 +/- 8.21 years with mean BMI 23.41 +/- 3.34 kg/m(2). Out of 120 patients, 70 (58.33%) were males and 50 (41.67%) were females. Prevalence of depression was 50% among the patients and frequency of anxiety was 40% observed. 80 (66.7%) patients were from urban areas and 40 (33.3%) were from rural areas. 100 (83.3%) were married and 20 (16.7%) were unmarried. Conclusion: We concluded in this study that frequency of anxiety and depression among the patients was frequently high. Medically ill patients should develop techniques for rapid diagnosis and treatment of depression and anxiety.