Gender-Specific Insights into Depression in Patients with Ischemic Heart Disease: Findings from a Pilot Study Using a Self-Developed Questionnaire
Background/Objectives: Ischemic heart disease (IHD) significantly affects mental health, with gender-specific differences being observed in psychological responses. This pilot study aimed to explore these differences in the demographic, clinical, psychological, psychiatric, and social profile of pat...
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| author | Laura Ioana Bondar Brigitte Osser Caius Calin Miuța Denis Petran Alexandru Ioan Baltean Denis Bogdan Butari Mariana Adelina Mariș Ligia Elisaveta Piroș Robert Almășan Mihaela Gavrila-Ardelean Liviu Gavrila-Ardelean Mircea Ioachim Popescu |
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| description | Background/Objectives: Ischemic heart disease (IHD) significantly affects mental health, with gender-specific differences being observed in psychological responses. This pilot study aimed to explore these differences in the demographic, clinical, psychological, psychiatric, and social profile of patients diagnosed with IHD. Methods: A descriptive, cross-sectional design was used, recruiting 183 adult patients diagnosed with coronary artery disease and depression at the Psychiatry Department of Arad County Emergency Hospital, Romania, between May 2021 and May 2024. Data were collected using a self-developed tool, named the Depression Assessment in Ischemic Heart Disease Questionnaire (DA-IHDQ), alongside standardized assessments. Statistical analysis was performed using JASP statistical software (Version 0.19.1, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands), employing binomial and multinomial tests for categorical data, and Cronbach’s alpha was used to assess internal consistency. Results: This study found significant demographic differences, with female patients exhibiting higher levels of emotional distress and severe depression compared with the male subjects. Women reported greater social isolation and a stronger desire to seek for psychological or psychiatric support. Furthermore, a positive correlation between depression severity and physical symptoms was observed in both genders. Conclusions: These findings highlight the importance of recognizing gender-specific responses to IHD, emphasizing the need for tailored interventions in mental healthcare and cardiac rehabilitation. Future research should further explore these differences to enhance the understanding of the psychosocial/psychiatric aspects of IHD and improve patient outcomes. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-796df8b950c74f0aa7abd2ef4ddd67672025-08-20T02:00:41ZengMDPI AGDiseases2079-97212024-12-01121232010.3390/diseases12120320Gender-Specific Insights into Depression in Patients with Ischemic Heart Disease: Findings from a Pilot Study Using a Self-Developed QuestionnaireLaura Ioana Bondar0Brigitte Osser1Caius Calin Miuța2Denis Petran3Alexandru Ioan Baltean4Denis Bogdan Butari5Mariana Adelina Mariș6Ligia Elisaveta Piroș7Robert Almășan8Mihaela Gavrila-Ardelean9Liviu Gavrila-Ardelean10Mircea Ioachim Popescu11Doctoral School of Biomedical Sciences, University of Oradea, 410087 Oradea, RomaniaDoctoral School of Biomedical Sciences, University of Oradea, 410087 Oradea, RomaniaFaculty of Physical Education and Sport, “Aurel Vlaicu” University of Arad, 310130 Arad, RomaniaFaculty of Physical Education and Sport, “Aurel Vlaicu” University of Arad, 310130 Arad, RomaniaFaculty of Physical Education and Sport, “Aurel Vlaicu” University of Arad, 310130 Arad, RomaniaDepartment of Biology and Life Sciences, “Vasile Goldiș” Western University of Arad, 310048 Arad, RomaniaDepartment of General Medicine, “Vasile Goldiș” Western University of Arad, 310048 Arad, RomaniaDepartment of General Medicine, “Vasile Goldiș” Western University of Arad, 310048 Arad, RomaniaDepartment of General Medicine, “Vasile Goldiș” Western University of Arad, 310048 Arad, RomaniaFaculty of Educational Sciences Psychology and Social Work, “Aurel Vlaicu” University of Arad, 310130 Arad, RomaniaProsthetic Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Western University ’Vasile Goldis’, 310130 Arad, RomaniaDoctoral School of Biomedical Sciences, University of Oradea, 410087 Oradea, RomaniaBackground/Objectives: Ischemic heart disease (IHD) significantly affects mental health, with gender-specific differences being observed in psychological responses. This pilot study aimed to explore these differences in the demographic, clinical, psychological, psychiatric, and social profile of patients diagnosed with IHD. Methods: A descriptive, cross-sectional design was used, recruiting 183 adult patients diagnosed with coronary artery disease and depression at the Psychiatry Department of Arad County Emergency Hospital, Romania, between May 2021 and May 2024. Data were collected using a self-developed tool, named the Depression Assessment in Ischemic Heart Disease Questionnaire (DA-IHDQ), alongside standardized assessments. Statistical analysis was performed using JASP statistical software (Version 0.19.1, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands), employing binomial and multinomial tests for categorical data, and Cronbach’s alpha was used to assess internal consistency. Results: This study found significant demographic differences, with female patients exhibiting higher levels of emotional distress and severe depression compared with the male subjects. Women reported greater social isolation and a stronger desire to seek for psychological or psychiatric support. Furthermore, a positive correlation between depression severity and physical symptoms was observed in both genders. Conclusions: These findings highlight the importance of recognizing gender-specific responses to IHD, emphasizing the need for tailored interventions in mental healthcare and cardiac rehabilitation. Future research should further explore these differences to enhance the understanding of the psychosocial/psychiatric aspects of IHD and improve patient outcomes.https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9721/12/12/320depressionhealthcare interventionsischemic heart diseasemental health |
| spellingShingle | Laura Ioana Bondar Brigitte Osser Caius Calin Miuța Denis Petran Alexandru Ioan Baltean Denis Bogdan Butari Mariana Adelina Mariș Ligia Elisaveta Piroș Robert Almășan Mihaela Gavrila-Ardelean Liviu Gavrila-Ardelean Mircea Ioachim Popescu Gender-Specific Insights into Depression in Patients with Ischemic Heart Disease: Findings from a Pilot Study Using a Self-Developed Questionnaire Diseases depression healthcare interventions ischemic heart disease mental health |
| title | Gender-Specific Insights into Depression in Patients with Ischemic Heart Disease: Findings from a Pilot Study Using a Self-Developed Questionnaire |
| title_full | Gender-Specific Insights into Depression in Patients with Ischemic Heart Disease: Findings from a Pilot Study Using a Self-Developed Questionnaire |
| title_fullStr | Gender-Specific Insights into Depression in Patients with Ischemic Heart Disease: Findings from a Pilot Study Using a Self-Developed Questionnaire |
| title_full_unstemmed | Gender-Specific Insights into Depression in Patients with Ischemic Heart Disease: Findings from a Pilot Study Using a Self-Developed Questionnaire |
| title_short | Gender-Specific Insights into Depression in Patients with Ischemic Heart Disease: Findings from a Pilot Study Using a Self-Developed Questionnaire |
| title_sort | gender specific insights into depression in patients with ischemic heart disease findings from a pilot study using a self developed questionnaire |
| topic | depression healthcare interventions ischemic heart disease mental health |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9721/12/12/320 |
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