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Post-thyroidectomy Depression and Associated Factors in Saudi Arabia.
Althoubaiti, Shaima A; Alharthi, Amirah S; Al Kahtani, Reham M; Algrni, Mayar A; Alshorm, Amal G; Mahfouz, Mohammad Eid M.
Afiliación
  • Althoubaiti SA; Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, Taif University, Taif, SAU.
  • Alharthi AS; Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, Taif University, Taif, SAU.
  • Al Kahtani RM; Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, Taif University, Taif, SAU.
  • Algrni MA; Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, Taif University, Taif, SAU.
  • Alshorm AG; Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, Taif University, Taif, SAU.
  • Mahfouz MEM; Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, Taif University, Taif, SAU.
Cureus ; 16(3): e55328, 2024 Mar.
Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38559523
ABSTRACT
Background Thyroidectomy is a common surgical procedure used to treat thyroid gland illnesses. The surgery has many outcomes, and one of them may show an association with depression. This study aims to assess the factors associated with depression after thyroidectomy in Saudi Arabia. Methodology A cross-sectional study was conducted among 414 Saudi participants. The target population included patients more than 18 years old and who had undergone thyroidectomy, whereas patients 18 years or younger were excluded. The data were collected between December 2023 and January 2024 using an electronic self-administered questionnaire that included demographics, clinical characteristics, and the nine-item Patient Health Questionnaire. The questionnaire was distributed randomly throughout social media, and patient consent was obtained. The descriptive and inferential analyses were performed using SPSS software version 27 (IBM Corp., Armonk, NY, USA). Results The study showed that of the 414 participants, 306 were females and 108 were males. Depression affected 335 (80.92%) participants and was mostly mild (120, 28.99%), followed by moderate (109, 26.33%), moderately severe (55, 13.29%), and severe (51, 12.32%). Depression symptoms were more common in females than males. The participants who underwent total thyroidectomy (217, 52.41%) were more than those who underwent partial thyroidectomy (197, 47.58%). Temporary complications were more prevalent in the participants exhibiting symptoms of depression. Both educational level and surgery time were significant factors. Conclusions The study revealed a significant prevalence of post-thyroidectomy depression. The associated factors in post-thyroidectomy depression included educational level, with more depression symptoms noted with high education. In addition, surgery time showed an increased risk of developing depression that still existed two years postoperatively.
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Idioma: En Revista: Cureus Año: 2024 Tipo del documento: Article Pais de publicación: Estados Unidos
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Idioma: En Revista: Cureus Año: 2024 Tipo del documento: Article Pais de publicación: Estados Unidos