Depression, Anxiety and Stress Levels in Prehypertensive Males

Authors

  • Syamala Devi B, Kala Madhuri N, Sai Sailesh Kumar G, Srilatha B

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37506/ijop.v7i1.271

Keywords:

Depression, Anxiety, Stress, Pre-hypertension.

Abstract

Background

As the pre-hypertension does not have symptoms, it may be missed in diagnosis usually. The interesting feature is its rate of progression which is very high and leads to development of hypertension. This is more applicable to those having blood pressure in the upper range of pre-hypertension.

Objectives

The current study was undertaken to observe the depression, anxiety and stress levels in prehypertensive males.

Materials and method

A total of 30 pre-hypertensive males and age matched healthy males were recruited for the study after obtaining written, informed consent. Depression, anxiety and stress levels were estimated by using DASS 42 questionnaire.

Results

Demographic variables are not statistically significant among the participants. There were significantly higher levels of stress, depression and anxiety in pre-hypertensive males when compared to healthy males.

Conclusion

The current study highlights the need of assessment of depression, anxiety and stress in patients with high blood pressure. We have observed significantly higher levels of depression, anxiety and stress in the patients with pre-hypertension when compared with healthy males. We recommend further detailed studies in this area to consider psychotherapy as a palliative care to the patients with hypertension for better prognosis.

Author Biography

  • Syamala Devi B, Kala Madhuri N, Sai Sailesh Kumar G, Srilatha B

    Devi B. Syamala1, Madhuri N Kala2,*, Kumar G Sai Sailesh3, Srilatha B4

    1Professor, Department of Physiology, Mahavir Institute of Medical Sciences, Vikarabad

    2Assistant Professor, Department of Physiology, Mahavir Institute of Medical Sciences, Vikarabad

    3Assistant Professor & HOD (I/C), Department of Physiology, Vishnu Dental College, Bhimavaram, West Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh

    4Assistant Professor, Department of Biochemistry, Apollo Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, Hyderabad

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Published

2019-04-04

How to Cite

Depression, Anxiety and Stress Levels in Prehypertensive Males. (2019). International Journal of Physiology, 7(1), 86-89. https://doi.org/10.37506/ijop.v7i1.271