Prevalence of Depression and Anxiety Among Stroke Survivors in Rural India: A Neuro - Physiotherapy Perspective

Stroke is a leading cause of disability worldwide, and individuals who experience a stroke are at heightened risk for developing mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety. These psychological disorders can significantly impair recovery, quality of life, and long - term functional outcomes. This study aims to investigate the prevalence of depression and anxiety in stroke survivors through a survey. A survey was conducted involving stroke survivors from Pravara Rural Hospital.121 Participants were assessed using standardized screening tools "Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS - 21) ". Demographic, clinical, and stroke - related data were also collected to Hospital Anxity depression scale outcomes. In accordance with the (HADS - 21) scale, anxiety had a mean value of 11.85, which is in the moderate group, and depression had a mean value of 24.64, which is in the severe category. P values for both factors indicated that they were very significant The results of this study suggest that depression and anxiety are commonly in after stroke patients. "Depression is more prevalent compared to anxiety in the stroke patients after the survey done through DASS - 21 scale.