INTRODUCTION : To determine if depression or anxiety among the patient of non communicable diseases play a role in control of their diseases.
METHODOLOGY : Secondary data analysis of the study conducted by J-PAL. All the data collected by the primary study has been included without any inclusion or exclusion criteria.
RESULTS : Data of 1097 participants enrolled in the primary study was analysed. Out of the 1097 participants, 672 were females and 425 were males. The median age of the participants was 57 years with an IQR of 16. Out of the participants who were suggestive to have anxiety on the PHQ4 questionnaire, 15% and 20% had uncontrolled hypertension and uncontrolled diabetes respectively. Out of the participants who were suggestive to have depression, 20% had uncontrolled hypertension and 8% had uncontrolled diabetes.
CONCLUSION : This secondary analysis reinforces the idea that mental health plays a vital role in the control of non communicable diseases. Further comprehensive studies are warranted to cement the findings of this analysis.