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Table 5 Distribution of anxiety and depression in study participants using HADS tool

From: Mental health and quality of life burden in Buruli ulcer disease patients in Ghana

HADS items

Active infection

n = 26 (%)

Past infection n = 29 (%)

Control

n = 36 (%)

P value

Depression

    

Normal

19 (73)

24 (83)

36 (100)

0.003*

Mild

6 (23)

3 (10)

0 (0)

 

Moderate/severe

1 (4)

2 (7)

0 (0)

 

Anxiety

    

Normal

15 (58)

23 (79)

31 (86)

0.136

Mild

6 (23)

3 (10)

2 (6)

 

Moderate/severe

5 (19)

3 (10)

3 (8)

 
  1. HADS Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale
  2. *P < 0.05