Study of Prevalence of Depression Anxiety and Alcohol Abuse in Patients Diagnosed with Pulmonary Tuberculosis on Anti-Tubercular Drugs

This study was conducted to know the incidence of depression, anxiety and alcohol abuse in patients suffering from pulmonary tuberculosis. A cross sectional study was conducted at Tuberculosis and chest diseases Out Patient Department for a period of one year with a sample size of 100 patients who were diagnosed with pulmonary tuberculosis are on anti-tubercular drugs. The tools used were socio demographic data, Modified Kuppuswamy Classification, the MINI- International Neuro Psychiatric Interview Scale, Hamilton depression rating scale (HAMD), and AUDIT (Alcohol use disorder identification test). Current study identified 62% of depression, anxiety and alcohol abuse in pulmonary tuberculosis patients. Among these psychiatric disorders, 40 patients are with depressive disorders, 8 patients with Panic disorder, 6 patients with generalized anxiety disorder and 18 patients with dual diagnosis. Among depressive disorders, 20 patients are with mild depression, 14 with moderate depression and 6 with severe depression. The prevalence of these psychiatric disorders in patients with pulmonary tuberculosis is significantly high. Depression is the commonest among them.