Estimation of mental health and physical health among patients with lymphatic filariasis using phq-9 depression scale and phq-15 somatic symptom scale

Authors

  • Ram Prabhakar Associate Professor, Department of Community Medicine, Government Theni Medical College, Theni
  • Parthasarathi R Associate Professor
  • Velmurugan A 3Assistant Professor

Keywords:

Stress, Lymphatic filariasis, Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) Depression Scale, PHQ-15 Somatic Symptoms Scale

Abstract

Introduction
Patients with lymphatic filariasis face considerable psychological and social stress. This study was carried out to estimate the severity of depression and severity of somatic symptoms among patients with lymphatic filariasis.

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Published

2024-02-07

Issue

Vol. 12 No. 4 (2023): Global Journal of Medicine & Public Health

Section

Articles