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Depression among the Moroccan systemic sclerosis

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To determine the prevalence and predictors factors of depression in Moroccan patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc), we conducted a cross-sectional study of 59 Moroccan patients with systemic sclerosis. Patients were assessed by using the Patient Health Questionnaire depression scale “PHQ-9” and through extensive clinical histories and medical examinations. The Arabic version of HAQ and SF-36 was used to assess functional disability and health status, respectively. Forty-six patients (77.4%) presented symptoms of depression. Thirty six (61%) have a major depressive syndrome and 10 (16.4%) have a minor depressive syndrome. The PHQ-9 score was significantly higher in the patient with prolonged disease duration, severe joint pain, higher disease severity, and important acute-phase reactants. Also, depression had a negative impact on physical and mental scores. Systemic scleroderma is associated with a high prevalence of depression. Screening for depression among patients with SSc is recommended and it should be assessed for routinely.

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  1. Department of Rheumatology (Pr N Hajjaj-Hassouni), El Ayachi Hospital, 11000, Sale, Morocco

    Fahd Wafki, Bouchra Amine, Yousra Ibn Yacoub, Assia Laatiriss, Fatima Znat & Najia Hajjaj-Hassouni

  2. Department of Biostatistics, Clinical Research and Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Rabat, Morocco

    Redouane Abouqal

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Wafki, F., Amine, B., Ibn Yacoub, Y. et al. Depression among the Moroccan systemic sclerosis. Clin Rheumatol 31, 73–77 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10067-011-1785-3

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