The Assessment of Depression Among Psoriasis Patients in a Southern Regional Hospital of Tropical Dermatology Trang Province, Thailand

Siriporn Saenghirun; Kitipan Khaonim; Sutsarun Prunglumpoo; Navinda Donsakul; Duangdao Sriruengrat; Weerasak Manee; Voraphol  Vejjabhinanta

Authors

Siriporn Saenghirun Southern Regional Hospital of Tropical Dermatology Trang Province, Thailand.
Kitipan Khaonim Southern Regional Hospital of Tropical Dermatology Trang Province, Thailand
Sutsarun Prunglumpoo Institute of Dermatology, Thailand.
Navinda Donsakul Southern Regional Hospital of Tropical Dermatology Trang Province, Thailand.
Duangdao Sriruengrat Southern Regional Hospital of Tropical Dermatology Trang Province, Thailand.
Weerasak Manee Disease Prevention and Control 12th Songkhla, Thailand.
Voraphol Vejjabhinanta SSouthern Regional Hospital of Tropical Dermatology Trang Province, Thailand.

Keywords:

Depression, Psoriasis, Severity, Screening, Tropical Dermatology

Abstract

Background: Psoriasis is a chronic, immune-mediated skin disorder that is influenced by both genetic susceptibility and environmental factors. Psoriasis affects the quality of life of the patient not only physically, but also mentally. Because psoriasis is a chronic skin disease that cannot be completely cured without relapsing, it may cause individuals to develop depression.

Objective: To screen for depression in psoriasis patients receiving services at the Southern Tropical Dermatology Hospital, Trang Province (Hospital of Tropical Dermatology).

Materials and Methods: This study employed a cross-sectional descriptive design. Data was gathered using a structured, face-to-face interview questionnaire comprising the 2Q, 9Q, and 8Q formats. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics.

Results: In the depression screening of 186 participants, the median psoriasis duration was 5 (3, 10) years. Using the 2Q questionnaire, depression was found to be a potential outcome in 29 patients (15.6%). Using the 9Q screening questionnaire, 24 patients with psoriasis (12.9%) were found to have very mild depression, while 5 patients (2.7%) had mild depression. Of these 5, 4 patients (80.0%) had mild psoriasis, and 1 patient (20.0%) had moderate psoriasis. In terms of overall suicidal tendency, 3 patients (1.6%) were found to have a low tendency for suicide attempts.

Conclusion: In the hospital, few cases of depression were found; however, screening for depression is recommended for patients with psoriasis.

Author Biography

Voraphol Vejjabhinanta, SSouthern Regional Hospital of Tropical Dermatology Trang Province, Thailand.

2022-present Duputy director, Southern Regional Hospital of Tropical Dermatology- Trang Province

2013-2022 Clinical instructor, Dermatologic Surgery and Laser Unit, Institute of Dermatology, Department of Medical Services, Ministry of Public Health Bangkok, Thailand

2009-2013 Dermatology Resident, Department of Dermatology, Siriraj Hospital,

Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand

2007-2009 Postdoctoral Fellow and Senior Clinical Research Fellow in Dermatologic

Surgery, Department of Dermatology & Cutaneous Surgery, University of

Miami Miller School of Medicine

2006-2007 Clinical Research Fellow, Mohs and Laser Unit,

Department of Dermatology & Cutaneous Surgery, University of Miami

Miller School of Medicine

2005-2006 Research Scholar, Department of Dermatology & Cutaneous Surgery

University of Miami Miller School of Medicine

Suphannahong Dermatology Institute and Rajdhevee Dermatology Clinic,

Bangkok, Thailand

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