Assessment of depression for cancer patient in the medical wards at Al Diwaniyah Teaching Hospital
Keywords:
moderate depression, beck depression inventory (BDI), Al Diwaniyah Teaching HospitalAbstract
A descriptive study is conducted throughout the period of 5/7/2022 to 3/12/2022 in order to determine the level of Depression for Cancer Patient in Diwaniyah Teaching Hospital. A simple random sample of (30) subjects was selected through the use of probability sampling approach. Data is collected through the use of tool. It is comprised of questionnaires socio demographic data and use test Aaron Temkin Beck for Depression. Data is collected through the utilization of constricted questionnaires and the interview technique. Each interview takes approximately (5-10) minutes. The data are analyzed through the application of descriptive and inferential statistical analysis to measurement of study. The findings of the present study indicate more present of the study sample with moderate depression 43% and less than of the study sample with very acute depression 6.6%. The study recommended to put the plan to treated the depression status with cooperated psychiatric department.
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