Author:
Burvill P. W.,Johnson G. A.,Jamrozik K. D.,Anderson C. S.,Stewart-Wynne E. G.,Chakera T. M. H.
Abstract
BackgroundThe Perth Community Stroke Study (PCSS) was a population-based study of the incidence, cause, and outcome of acute stroke.MethodSubjects from the study were assessed initially, by examination and interview, and at four- and 12-month follow-ups to determine differences in prevalence of depression between the sexes and between patients with first-ever and recurrent strokes.ResultsThe prevalence of depressive illness four months after stroke in 294 patients from the PCSS was 23% (18–28%), 15% (11–19%) major depression and 8% (5–11 %) minor depression. There were no significant differences between the sexes or between patients with first-ever and recurrent strokes. With a non-hierarchic approach to diagnosis of those with depression, 26% of men and 39% of women had an associated anxiety disorder, mainly agoraphobia. Nine per cent of male and 13% of female patients interviewed had evidence of depression at the time of the stroke. Twelve months after stroke 56% of the men were still depressed (40% major and 16% minor), as were 30% of the women (12% major and 18% minor).ConclusionThe prevalence of depression after stroke was comparable with that reported from other studies, and considerably less than that reported from in-patient and rehabilitation units.
Publisher
Royal College of Psychiatrists
Subject
Psychiatry and Mental health
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