Journal article
Depression, abuse and its relationship to interstitial cystitis
International urogynecology journal and pelvic floor dysfunction, v 19(12), pp 1683-1686
01 Dec 2008
PMID: 18766291
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Abstract
This study evaluated the prevalence of depression, sexual abuse, and physical abuse among women diagnosed with interstitial cystitis (IC). One hundred forty-one subjects completed the validated Beck's Depression Inventory II Questionnaire (BDI-II) and the validated Drossman Abuse Questionnaire. Ninety-seven (69%) subjects scored 14 or higher on the BDI-II, corresponding to depression. When compared to the US prevalence of 9%, this was significantly higher. Fifty-one subjects (36%) reported sexual abuse which is higher than the US average. The prevalence of childhood sexual abuse in the sample was not significantly different than the US average. The prevalence of physical abuse in the sample was not statistically different than the US average. Women with IC appear to have a higher prevalence of depression and sexual abuse than the general population. Women with IC should be screened for depression and abuse and referred to a mental health expert as necessary for treatment.
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- Title
- Depression, abuse and its relationship to interstitial cystitis
- Creators
- H B Goldstein - Cooper University HospitalP Safaeian - Pelvic & Sexual Health InstituteK Garrod - Pelvic & Sexual Health InstituteP S Finamore - Cooper University HospitalS Kellogg-Spadt - Pelvic & Sexual Health InstituteK E Whitmore - Pelvic & Sexual Health Institute
- Publication Details
- International urogynecology journal and pelvic floor dysfunction, v 19(12), pp 1683-1686
- Publisher
- Springer Nature
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000260525300015
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-55949137240
- Other Identifier
- 991021932792204721
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- Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Urology & Nephrology