Estimation of mental health and physical health among patients with lymphatic filariasis using phq-9 depression scale and phq-15 somatic symptom scale

Abstract

Introduction Patients with lymphatic filariasis face considerable psychological and social stress. This study was carried out to estimate the severity of depression and severity of somatic symptoms among patients with lymphatic filariasis.

Keywords

• Stress, Lymphatic filariasis, Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) Depression Scale, PHQ-15 Somatic Symptoms Scale