Disability and depression among stroke survivors attending rehabilitation facilities at three designated tertiary care hospitals in Bangladesh: A cross-sectional study.

<h4>Background</h4>Poststroke depression (PSD) is a highly prevalent and serious mental health condition affecting a significant proportion of stroke survivors worldwide. While its exact causes remain under investigation, managing PSD presents a significant challenge.<h4>Aim</h4...

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Main Authors: Mohammad Jahirul Islam, Sohel Ahmed, Khandaker Md Kamrul Islam, Progya Laboni Tina, Ayon Deb Nath, Nipa Biswas, Md Shafiqul Islam, Bikash Juty Dey Shikder, Muhammed Abdullah Al Mamun, Nasima Yasmin, Shishir Ranjan Chakraborty
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Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2025-01-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0311325
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author Mohammad Jahirul Islam
Sohel Ahmed
Khandaker Md Kamrul Islam
Progya Laboni Tina
Ayon Deb Nath
Nipa Biswas
Md Shafiqul Islam
Bikash Juty Dey Shikder
Muhammed Abdullah Al Mamun
Nasima Yasmin
Shishir Ranjan Chakraborty
author_facet Mohammad Jahirul Islam
Sohel Ahmed
Khandaker Md Kamrul Islam
Progya Laboni Tina
Ayon Deb Nath
Nipa Biswas
Md Shafiqul Islam
Bikash Juty Dey Shikder
Muhammed Abdullah Al Mamun
Nasima Yasmin
Shishir Ranjan Chakraborty
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description <h4>Background</h4>Poststroke depression (PSD) is a highly prevalent and serious mental health condition affecting a significant proportion of stroke survivors worldwide. While its exact causes remain under investigation, managing PSD presents a significant challenge.<h4>Aim</h4>This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence and predictors of depression among Bangladeshi stroke victims.<h4>Methods</h4>A cross-sectional study was carried out with 725 stroke victims who were receiving medical care at three designated tertiary care hospitals in Sylhet from January to December 2023. Depression and disability were measured using the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 and the Modified Rankin Scale. Logistic regression analysis was employed to examine the predictors linked to depression.<h4>Results</h4>According to the study, 80.8% of individuals had moderate to severe disability, and 58.1% of them experienced a moderate to severe level of depression. Individuals who had hemorrhagic stroke (AOR 1.31, 95% CI: 0.77-2.25), repeated episodes (AOR 3.41, 95% CI: 1.89-6.14), tobacco use (AOR 1.76, 95% CI: 1.16-2.67), or coexisting health conditions (AOR 1.68, 95% CI: 1.00-2.82) exhibited elevated levels of depression. Participants whose medical expenses covered by relatives or others were six times more likely to experience depressive symptoms (AOR 6.32, 95% CI: 1.61-24.76). Individuals who did not receive rehabilitation services had two times greater odds of being depressed (OR 1.85, 95% CI: 1.23-2.77, p = 0.003). Consequently, individuals with low functional status had eleven times greater levels of depression (AOR 11.03, 95% CI: 7.14-17.04).<h4>Conclusion</h4>More than half of the participants in this present study reported moderate to extreme levels of depression which is a serious health issue among Bangladeshi stroke survivors. Understanding the predictors of depression linked to stroke could enhance the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions for this condition. In addition, multidisciplinary teams should work collaboratively to address this serious issue.
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spelling doaj-art-94a78aced4af45ccba454d75d487518b2025-08-20T02:44:11ZengPublic Library of Science (PLoS)PLoS ONE1932-62032025-01-01201e031132510.1371/journal.pone.0311325Disability and depression among stroke survivors attending rehabilitation facilities at three designated tertiary care hospitals in Bangladesh: A cross-sectional study.Mohammad Jahirul IslamSohel AhmedKhandaker Md Kamrul IslamProgya Laboni TinaAyon Deb NathNipa BiswasMd Shafiqul IslamBikash Juty Dey ShikderMuhammed Abdullah Al MamunNasima YasminShishir Ranjan Chakraborty<h4>Background</h4>Poststroke depression (PSD) is a highly prevalent and serious mental health condition affecting a significant proportion of stroke survivors worldwide. While its exact causes remain under investigation, managing PSD presents a significant challenge.<h4>Aim</h4>This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence and predictors of depression among Bangladeshi stroke victims.<h4>Methods</h4>A cross-sectional study was carried out with 725 stroke victims who were receiving medical care at three designated tertiary care hospitals in Sylhet from January to December 2023. Depression and disability were measured using the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 and the Modified Rankin Scale. Logistic regression analysis was employed to examine the predictors linked to depression.<h4>Results</h4>According to the study, 80.8% of individuals had moderate to severe disability, and 58.1% of them experienced a moderate to severe level of depression. Individuals who had hemorrhagic stroke (AOR 1.31, 95% CI: 0.77-2.25), repeated episodes (AOR 3.41, 95% CI: 1.89-6.14), tobacco use (AOR 1.76, 95% CI: 1.16-2.67), or coexisting health conditions (AOR 1.68, 95% CI: 1.00-2.82) exhibited elevated levels of depression. Participants whose medical expenses covered by relatives or others were six times more likely to experience depressive symptoms (AOR 6.32, 95% CI: 1.61-24.76). Individuals who did not receive rehabilitation services had two times greater odds of being depressed (OR 1.85, 95% CI: 1.23-2.77, p = 0.003). Consequently, individuals with low functional status had eleven times greater levels of depression (AOR 11.03, 95% CI: 7.14-17.04).<h4>Conclusion</h4>More than half of the participants in this present study reported moderate to extreme levels of depression which is a serious health issue among Bangladeshi stroke survivors. Understanding the predictors of depression linked to stroke could enhance the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions for this condition. In addition, multidisciplinary teams should work collaboratively to address this serious issue.https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0311325
spellingShingle Mohammad Jahirul Islam
Sohel Ahmed
Khandaker Md Kamrul Islam
Progya Laboni Tina
Ayon Deb Nath
Nipa Biswas
Md Shafiqul Islam
Bikash Juty Dey Shikder
Muhammed Abdullah Al Mamun
Nasima Yasmin
Shishir Ranjan Chakraborty
Disability and depression among stroke survivors attending rehabilitation facilities at three designated tertiary care hospitals in Bangladesh: A cross-sectional study.
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title Disability and depression among stroke survivors attending rehabilitation facilities at three designated tertiary care hospitals in Bangladesh: A cross-sectional study.
title_full Disability and depression among stroke survivors attending rehabilitation facilities at three designated tertiary care hospitals in Bangladesh: A cross-sectional study.
title_fullStr Disability and depression among stroke survivors attending rehabilitation facilities at three designated tertiary care hospitals in Bangladesh: A cross-sectional study.
title_full_unstemmed Disability and depression among stroke survivors attending rehabilitation facilities at three designated tertiary care hospitals in Bangladesh: A cross-sectional study.
title_short Disability and depression among stroke survivors attending rehabilitation facilities at three designated tertiary care hospitals in Bangladesh: A cross-sectional study.
title_sort disability and depression among stroke survivors attending rehabilitation facilities at three designated tertiary care hospitals in bangladesh a cross sectional study
url https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0311325
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