Assessing the Prevalence and Severity of Depression Among Coronary Artery Diseases Patients in Baghdad Using the PHQ-9: A Cross-Sectional Study

Status: Recruiting
Location: See location...
Study Type: Observational
SUMMARY

This observational study aims to estimate the prevalence and severity of depression among patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) in Baghdad, Iraq, using the self-administered PHQ-9 questionnaire. The study seeks to answer the following questions: What is the prevalence of depression among CAD patients? How is the severity of depression distributed within this group? Are specific demographic, clinical, or environmental factors associated with higher levels of depression? Participants will: Complete the PHQ-9 to assess the severity of depressive symptoms at a specific point in time. Provide demographic and clinical information, including age, gender, socioeconomic status, comorbidities, and CAD-related factors such as type of intervention and duration of illness, to explore potential correlations with depression.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 18
Healthy Volunteers: f
View:

• Diagnosed with coronary artery disease (confirmed through clinical, imaging, or procedural evidence).

• Receiving care at designated hospitals in Baghdad.

• Able to understand and complete the PHQ-9 questionnaire independently or with minimal assistance.

• Consents to participate in the study.

Locations
Other Locations
Iraq
College of Medicine - Al-Nahrain University
RECRUITING
Baghdad
Contact Information
Primary
Abdul-Ilah R. Khamis
allaabed987@ced.nahrainuniv.edu.iq
+9647838571013
Time Frame
Start Date: 2025-02-20
Estimated Completion Date: 2025-04-30
Participants
Target number of participants: 200
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: Al-Nahrain University

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