ArticleSkin health and disease2026
Prevalence and determinants of anxiety and depression in adult patients with atopic dermatitis in Tanzania.
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Background: Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic inflammatory skin disease increasingly associated with psychiatric co-morbidities, particularly anxiety and depression. Yet, evidence from sub-Saharan Africa remains scarce. Objectives: To determine the prevalence and associated factors of anxiety and depression among adult patients with AD in Northern Tanzania. Methods: A hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted at the Regional Dermatology Training Centre (RDTC) between January 2022 and July 2023. AD was diagnosed using the Hanifin and Rajka criteria, and severity assessed with Scoring Atopic Dermatitis (SCORAD). Anxiety and depression were evaluated using the General Anxiety Disorder-7 and Patient Health Questionnaire-9 tools, respectively. Descriptive statistics and logistic regression were used to identify associations. Results: Overall, 241 adult patients with AD attending RDTC were enrolled, of whom 57.3% ( Conclusions: A considerable proportion of patients with AD in Tanzania experience psychological distress. Routine mental health screening and integrated multidisciplinary care are crucial in AD management, especially in low-resource settings.
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