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Exploring Depression Amongst Cardiovascular Patients Living in the State of Qatar – Findings from a Cross-Sectional Study
Introduction
Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death. Studies show that depression is associated with an increased morbidity and mortality among cardiovascular (CV) patients. Depression contributed to patients’ unfavorable prognosis after a cardiac event hamper cardiac rehabilitation and increase hospital re-admission rate among CV patients. Studies show that 15 – 30% of CV patients experience depression. Early detection and intervention for depression among cardiovascular patients can reduce morbidity and mortality rates. Understanding factors contribute to the risk of depression and its management among cardiovascular patients is necessary to adequately address the complex nature of depression as co-morbidity among Arab CV patients in the Middle East region. Objectives: (1) To evaluate the prevalence and severity of depression among patients who have confirmed diagnosis of cardiovascular diseases; and (2) To find ways to manage depression among male and female Arab CV patients. Methods: Using non-probability convenient sampling method a cross-sectional survey was conducted with 1000 Arab CV patients of which 688 (69%) male and 312 (31%) females between January 2013 and September 2014 at the Heart Hospital in Qatar. Inclusion criteria were ≥ 20 years of age agreeing to participate in the study (98% response rate) and having final confirmation of acute cardiac conditions. Face-to-face interviews were conducted using structured survey questionnaires which included an Arabic demographic questionnaire and the Arabic version of the Beck Depression Inventory 2nd Edition (BDI-II) - a self-report instrument which had been translated into Arabic and validated for its validity and reliability. Descriptive and inferential statistics were performed using SPSS version 20. Results: Almost half of the male and female participants were Qatari nationals (46%). Citizens of the Levant countries (Syria Lebanon Palestine Jordan) constituted 20% and North African countries (Egypt Libya Tunisia Algeria Morocco) constituted 17% of the participants. 80% of the patients had no depressive symptoms 15% of the patients had Mild Mood Disturbance and 5% had symptoms of clinical depression. Almost twice as many females (29%) than males (16%) were found to suffer from Mild Mood Disturbance and Clinical Depression. Approximately half of both male and female patients who scored ≥ 17 on the BDI-II (suggesting symptoms of clinical depression) refused psychiatric assistance. Chi Square tests indicated that age and socioeconomic factors nationality marital status monthly income employment occupation financial stress and support were significantly related to gender and depression (all p < 0.001).
Conclusion: (1) In-depth systematic assessment of mental health status and screening for depression should be performed routinely for all patients who had diagnosed with cardiovascular diseases particularly females.
(2) Public awareness and education about mental health are critical in order to reduce the stigma associated with accessing treatment for it.
(3) Practices treatments and diagnostic tools for depression should be thoroughly investigated and adapted to the Arab Middle Eastern context in order to facilitate the development of culturally appropriate mental health care and uptake of cardiac interventions and rehabilitation.
(4) Health policy makers should encourage and support psychiatric training and primary health care providers should be trained to provide psychiatric assistance to CV patients.
(5) Socioeconomic related factors influence the mental health of male and female CV patients differently and accordingly their CV conditions and outcomes.
(6) To effectively manage and treat depression among Arab CV patients health care providers should be encourage to integrate gender differences approach into clinical practice.
Barriers and facilitators influencing the physical activity of Arabic adults: A literature review
Physical inactivity is a global health concern. Evidence suggests low levels of physical activity among Arabic adults living in Middle Eastern countries. To help ensure the success of strategies to promote physical activity a better understanding of the barriers and facilitators to physical activity is needed. The objective of this article is to present a review of the literature that focuses on the barriers and facilitators to physical activity among Arabic adults. A socio-ecological framework was used to guide this review. Following a database search (2002–2013) a total of 15 studies were included in this review. The findings revealed that barriers (i.e. factors that impede physical activity) occurred at the individual level (e.g. lack of time health status) social/cultural/policy level (e.g. traditional roles for women lack of social support use of housemaids) and the environmental level (e.g. hot weather lack of exercise facilities). Some of the facilitators (i.e. factors that enable/promote physical activity) were: Muslim religion desire to have slimmer bodies and having good social support systems. Future intervention studies aimed at promoting physical activity among Arabic adults need to address these multiple influencing factors.
The influence of cultural and social factors on healthy lifestyle of Arabic women
Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of mortality and morbidity globally. Similar to other Western and Gulf countries the incidence of cardiovascular disease and coronary artery diseases such as acute myocardial infarction is rising rapidly in Qatar. Diabetes mellitus smoking and hypertension are the most common risk factors causing acute myocardial infarction congestive heart failure and stroke. Additionally obesity resulting from physical inactivity and unhealthy diet can lead to metabolic changes and raise the risk of heart diseases. Studies show that these health problems can be prevented and/or controlled by modifying lifestyle risk behaviours related to physical activity diet and smoking habits. The ultimate goal of this study was to find ways to effectively promote cardiovascular/coronary artery disease prevention and management activities among Qatari women by exploring factors affecting the ways in which Qatari women (citizen and resident Arabic women) participate in physical activities healthy diet and smoking. An exploratory qualitative research approach using a semi-structured questionnaire consisting of open-ended questions was used in this study. Study participants included 50 Qatari women 30 years of age and over having a confirmed diagnosis of coronary vascular disease /coronary artery diseases. Results showed that socio-cultural factors play a key role in Qatari women’s decisions to participate in healthy lifestyles. Counselling and guidance for patients by health care providers especially physicians regarding smoking cessation weight loss and exercise should be key interventions to modify lifestyle behaviors among cardiac patients.
Promoting screening to reduce breast cancer mortality among Arab women: What do healthcare professionals need to do?
Breast cancer (BC) is the most common cancer among Arab women. Early detection of breast cancer through regular screening activities improvement of the quality of screening activities and enhanced treatment have been found to decrease mortality rates. However alarmingly low participation rates in breast cancer screening activities have been reported among Arab women. Drawing on the findings of our recent study in Qatar and a comprehensive literature review of studies in this paper we recommend several categories of intervention strategies to promote early detection of breast cancer among Arab populations. These include: (1) Providing public education about breast cancer and cancer screening methods; (2) Encouraging primary care physicians to incorporated BC screening recommendations into their daily practice and routine with their female patients; (3) Deliver interventions that minimize cognitive barriers at the individual level; (4) Incorporate access-enhancing strategies; and (5) More intervention and evaluation studies are needed to develop culturally sensitive interventions and assess the cost-effectiveness and long-term sustainability of the intervention programs.
Study exploring depression and cardiovascular diseases amongst Arabic speaking patients living in the State of Qatar: Rationale and methodology
In Qatar cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death. Studies show that depression is associated with an increased morbidity and mortality among cardiovascular patients. Thus early detection of and intervention for depression among cardiovascular patients can reduce cardiovascular morbidity and mortality and save health care costs. To date there is no study in the Gulf region exploring depression among cardiovascular patients. The goals of our three-phase research program are to (1) understand the mental health issues specifically depression as experienced by cardiovascular patients living in the State of Qatar; (2) identify and implement strategies that would prevent depression and assist patients to deal with depression; and (3) evaluate facilitate and sustain strategies that are effective at reducing depression and foster its treatment among cardiovascular patients. This paper describe phase I of the research program. Using both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies we will investigate (1) the prevalence and severity of depression among patients who have confirmed diagnosis of cardiovascular diseases (2) how contextual factors such as social cultural and economic factors contribute to the risk of depression and its management among cardiovascular patients and (3) formulate effective intervention strategies that are expected to increase awareness prevention of and treatment for depression among cardiovascular patients thus reducing cardiovascular diseases morbidity and mortality in Qatar.
Study exploring breast cancer screening practices amongst Arabic women living in the State of Qatar
Breast cancer is a public health threat in the State of Qatar. It is the most common cancer and the incidence rate is increasing. It has been found that women often present with breast cancer at advanced stages in Qatar. Early detection of breast cancer is an important prognostic factor and breast cancer screening has been found successful in decreasing mortality rates. The percentage of women in Qatar engaging in screening activities is alarmingly low. A study has been designed to examine barriers and facilitators that are potentially influencing women in participating in breast cancer screening activities. Understanding these barriers and facilitators is essential in order to create a culturally appropriate and effective intervention that can encourage women in Qatar to participate in screening activities. In this paper the background to the study is presented which highlights the magnitude of the breast cancer problem in Qatar and offers the rationale and information for this potentially groundbreaking study.
Breast cancer screening among Arabic women living in the State of Qatar: Awareness, knowledge, and participation in screening activities
Background: Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in the State of Qatar and the incidence rate is rising. Previous findings indicate women in Qatar are often diagnosed with breast cancer at advanced stages and their participation rates in screening activities are low.
Purpose: To investigate within the State of Qatar Arabic women’s knowledge regarding breast cancer and breast cancer screening (BCS) methods and their participation rates in BCS. This paper reports on the results of a cross-sectional survey.
Methods: A quantitative cross-sectional interview survey was conducted with 1063 Arabic women (Qatari citizens and non-Qatari Arabic-speaking residents) 35 years of age or older from March 2011 to July 2011.
Results: Of the 1063 women interviewed (87.5% response rate) 90.7% were aware of breast cancer; 7.6% were assessed with having basic knowledge of BCS 28.9% were aware of breast self-examination (BSE) 41.8% were aware of clinical breast exams (CBE) and 26.9% were aware of mammograms. Of the women interviewed 13.8% performed BSE monthly 31.3% had a CBE once a year or once every two years and 26.9% of women 40 years of age or older had a mammogram once a year or once every two years. Participation rates in BCS activities were significantly related to awareness and knowledge of BCS education levels and receiving information about breast cancer self-examination or mammography from any of a variety of sources particularly physicians.
Conclusions: Study results demonstrate that despite the existent breast cancer screening recommendations less than one-third of Arabic women living in Qatar participate in BCS activities. Public health campaigns encouraging more proactive roles for health care professionals regarding awareness and knowledge of breast cancer BCS and the benefits of early detection of breast cancer will help increase screening rates and reduce mortality rates among Arabic women living in the State of Qatar.
Women Versus Men With Depression Among Patients Admitted With Cardiac Events: The Impact Of Age And Socioeconomic Factors-Findings From A Middle-Eastern Contemporary Prospective Study
Introduction: Depression is associated with cardiovascular diseases. Early detection and intervention for depression among cardiovascular (CV) patients can reduce morbidity and mortality rates. Understanding age and gender differences is necessary to adequately address the complex nature of depression as co-morbidity among Arab CV patients in the Middle East region. Objectives: To evaluate the prevalence of depression to find ways to manage depression among male and female Arab CV patients. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted with 686 (69%) male and 314 (31%) females Arab CV patients between January 2013 and March 2014 at the Heart Hospital in Qatar. Inclusion criteria were ≥20 years of age agreeing to participate in the study (98% response rate) and having final confirmation of acute cardiac conditions. Face-to-face interviews were conducted using structured survey questionnaires which included an Arabic demographic questionnaire and the Arabic version of the Beck Depression Inventory 2nd Edition. Results: 80% of the patients had no depressive symptoms 20% of the patients suffered `mild mood disturbance` and clinical depression. Almost twice as many females (28%) than males (17%) were assessed having depression. Chi-square tests indicated that age and socioeconomic factors such as nationality marital status monthly income employment occupation financial stress and support were significantly related to gender and depression (p<0.001 for all). Conclusion: Routine systematic screening for depression is recommended for all CV patients especially for older women group. Although health care services in Qatar are heavily subsidized socioeconomic factors influence male and female CV patients' mental health differently thus their CV conditions and outcomes. To effectively manage depression among Arab CV patients health care providers should be aware and integrate gender differences approach into their clinical practice.