Depression and psychological distress in patients with chronic renal failure: Prevalence and associated factors in a rural district in Sri Lanka
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is known to adversely affect mental health. The study was aimed at estimating the prevalence of depression and psychological distress and the associated factors among CKD patients living in Anuradhapura, a rural district in Sri Lanka.
Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research - Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Sameera Senanayake, Nalika Gunawardena, Paba Palihawadana, Chathurie Suraweera, R. Karunarathna, Priyantha Kumara Source Type: research
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