Association of depression and anxiety with uncontrolled hypertension: A cross-sectional study in Southwest Nigeria

CONCLUSION: Depression appears to be independently associated with an increased risk of uncontrolled blood pressure. It is therefore relevant for healthcare providers to assess for depression in patients with hypertension to ensure better hypertensive control.PMID:38523755 | PMC:PMC10956585 | DOI:10.4103/indianjpsychiatry.indianjpsychiatry_751_23

Source: Indian Journal of Psychiatry - March 25, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Chikwendu Amaike Omotayo F Salami Olabisi T Bamidele Abayomi M Ojo Idemudia Otaigbe Olumide Abiodun Olumide Adesola Akindele O Adebiyi Source Type: research