Prevalence of depression in adults with haemophilia.

摘要: Multiple factors place adults with haemophilia at risk for depression. Health outcomes can be compromised in depressed patients secondary to increased taking behaviour and poor compliance treatment recommendations. To assess the prevalence associated depression adult treated a centre. Adults were screened during their annual clinic visit using Patient Questionnaire 9 (PHQ-9), validated tool screening adults. Depression was defined as PHQ-9 score ≥ 5. Risk collected by chart review correlated scores. A total of 41 consented study 37% met criteria Fifty-three per cent reported moderate severe symptoms (PHQ-9 >10). Seventy-six suffering functional impairment due depressive symptoms. Lack social support unemployment significantly higher scores (P = 0.04 P 0.01 respectively). Adult have high The addition comprehensive care may result improved overall health adherence.