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Original Contribution

Lean processes mapping of diabetic patient flow in primary healthcare centres in Kuwait highlights opportunities for fewer patient visits
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Hisham Kelendar, Muhammad Faisal, Mohammed A Mohammed
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2020.93814

The Survey of primary care physicians about their comprehension of HBA1C , and their understanding of the common medical conditions that can affect the accuracy of HBA1C
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Husam Al Saudi , Fazila Khattak
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2020.93815

Prevalence of Type 2 Diabetes in a Rural Population of AbuNakhla, Doha, Qatar
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Mir Saad Hussain , Nusrat Nizamani
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2020.93816

Get Acquainted with the Secret "Its Duration And Not The Type Of Contact That Matters In COVID-19"
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Hamzullah Khan, Mian Mohammad Naveed, Ghazan Khan, Mohammad Zahid Khan, Abu Zar, Fazli Bari
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2020.93817

The most desired values of high density lipoproteins in the metabolic syndrome
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Mehmet Rami Helvaci, Abdulrazak Abyad, Lesley Pocock
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2020.93818

Population and Community Studies

Effects of Touch and Massage Care in Advanced Alzheimer Patient: A Pilot Case Report
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Emi Miki
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2020.93819

Do tourists suffer from depression and anxiety disorders?
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Yahia Mater AlKhaldi
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2020.93820

Identifying depression symptoms among general population living in conflict zone In Jammu And Kashmir
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Anood Tariq Wani, Tafazzul Hyder Zaidi
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2020.93821

Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Stethoscope Disinfection Among Health Care Providers in Karachi
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Kanwal Jamal, Muhammad Waqaruddin Sheroze, Syed Tafazzul Hyder Zaidi, Rabisa Batool,
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2020.93822

Reviews

World Perspective of Divorce in Selected Countries: A Sociological Appraisal

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Mohammad Taghi Sheykhi
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2020.93823

Parkinson's Disease: An update on Pathophysiology, Epidemiology, Diagnosis and Management. Part 2 : Etiology and Pathophysiology
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Abdulrazak Abyad
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2020.93824

Case Study

Anti-TNF-a drug-induced lupus: A Case Report
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Abdulaziz Saad Alshahrani
DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2020.93825



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June 2020 - Volume 18, Issue 6

Do tourists suffer from depression and anxiety disorders?

(1) Postgraduate Program of Family Medicine, Western Province , KSA
(2) Joint program of family medicine-Abha, KSA
(3) Postgraduate Program of Family Medicine, Khamis Mushyet, KSA
(4) Department of Health Promotion, General directorate of Health affairs, Aseer, KSA
(5) Abha Health Sector, General directorate of Health affairs, Aseer, KSA
(6) Department of Public health, General directorate of Health affairs, Aseer, KSA
(7) UmSarar Primary health care center, General directorate of Health affairs, Aseer, KSA
(8) Department of neurosurgery, Aseer central hospital, KSA
(9) Department of Emergency Medicine, Aseer central hospital, KSA
(10) College of medicine, King Khalid university

Corresponding author:
Dr. Yahia Mater AlKhaldi
Joint Program of Family Medicine ,Abha, KSA
Tel: 966504746668
Email: yahiammh@hotmail.com

Received: April 2020; Accepted: May 2020; Published: June 1, 2020. Citation: Abdullah D. AlKhathami et al. Do tourists suffer from depression and anxiety disorders?. World Family Medicine. 2020; 18(6): 44-49 DOI: 10.5742MEWFM.2020.93820

Abstract


Objective: To explore the prevalence of depression and anxiety among tourists in Aseer region, KSA.

Method: This is a cross-sectional study conducted during summer 2017 in Abha city, KSA. A quantitative questionnaire was distributed to a sample of 504 participants who attended Summer recreational activities. The questionnaire included demographic data and screening questions for depression (PHQ-9) and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD-7). Data entry and analysis were done using SPSS version 25.

Results: The mean age of the participants was 31±12.5 years; women represented 56%, and 53% were married. less than two-thirds (61%) complained of physical symptoms, i.e. chronic headache (14%), chronic joint pain (12%), IBS (10%), and chronic back pain (9%). More than half of participants reported that they visited the PHCC at least once in the past few months.

More than two-thirds had depression (68.9%), (59.5%) have GAD, while both disorders affect ( 28.4%). Mild depression affects (30.4%), moderate depression (19.8%), while severe depression was reported among (18.7%). Regarding GAD, mild anxiety affected (33.3%), moderate anxiety (17.3%), and severe anxiety was reported among (8.9%).

Moderate to severe depression was 38.5%. Women were more affected (44%) than men (31.4%) with a significant difference (p-value = 0.004). Moderate to severe anxiety was more in women (30.3%) compared to men (20.9%) with a significant difference (p-value = 0.018). Age groups did not show significant association with depression or anxiety.

Conclusion and recommendations:
This study revealed the high prevalence rates of depression and anxiety among tourists. Most of them complained of physical symptoms, and it could be the cause of frequent health care centres visits. Therefore, depression and anxiety need to be considered in all health care providing levels. Empowering primary mental health care in PHC centres is crucial for providing effective health care for the population.

Key words: Depression, Anxiety, PHQ-9, GAD-7, Tourists, Saudi Arabia

 







 


 

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