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RATE AND SEVERITY OF DEPRESSION JUST AFTER THE DEMISE OF SPOUSE

Dr. Maria Batool, Dr. Samiullah Khan, Dr. Irtesam Tahir

Abstract: Background: The prevalence of depression in latter age is the cause of various complications. Mostly, people above the age fifty five years have mental abnormalities which is not common in the process of ageing. Majority of people of this age fell satisfaction and handle the ageing process. Objective: This case work aimed to evaluate the rate and severity of the despair and depression in first 3 months after the demise of spouse. Study Design: This was a descriptive case work conducted in hospital. Venue & duration: The case work carried out in Psychiatry department of Jinnah Hospital Lahore & Ahbab Hospital Lahore. This case work started in May 2018 and lasted up to November 2018. Methodology: Total 107 patients from both genders having age from 45-65 years of age facing the complication of depression detected on the basis of standard of DSM-IV after the death of their spouse within last 3 months evaluated for the extremity of the symptoms of depression with the utilization of the HAM-D which is Hamilton rating scale for depression. We conducted an interview to gather the detail about demography. Results: Seventy seven percent males and 19.0% females got the scores of severity level in scored in Hamilton rating scale for depression in the period of first 3 months after spouse death. Thinking about suicide and less compliance to medicines are present highly among male patients in comparison with the females. Conclusion: The prevalence of depression is much frequent after the spouse death & professionals in this field should make proper procedure to enhance the QoL (Quality of Life) of these patients in their elderly age. Keywords: HAM-D, despair, depression, spouse, demise, venue, methodology, suicide, spouse.

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