Prevalence of depression among hypothyroid patients attending the primary healthcare and endocrine clinics of King Fahad Hospital of the University (KFHU)

Prevalence of depression among hypothyroid patients attending the primary healthcare and endocrine clinics of King Fahad Hospital of the University (KFHU)

Context: Hypothyroidism is the most prevalent endocrine disorder worldwide, with a prevalence of 4%–5%. Thyroid hormone has a role in neurological development, and hormone deficiency can be manifested by many neurological signs and symptoms such as behavioral disturbances, anxiety, and depressive sy...

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Main Authors: Maryam Y. H. Mohammad, Naimah A Bushulaybi, Aishah S AlHumam, Arwa Y AlGhamdi, Hala A Aldakhil, Nesreen A Alumair, Marwa M Shafey
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2019-01-01
Series:Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care
Subjects:
Depression
hypothyroidism
Patient Health Questionnaire-9
Online Access:http://www.jfmpc.com/article.asp?issn=2249-4863;year=2019;volume=8;issue=8;spage=2708;epage=2713;aulast=Mohammad

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