Prevalence of depression and factors correlated among children and adolescent patients with HIV infection

Abstract

Objective To determine the prevalence of depression in children and adolescent patients with HIV infection at Maharaj Nakhon Si Thammarat Hospital, and the factors associated with depression.

Materials and methods The descriptive study was done in 77 adolescent patients age of 10-18 years old with HIV infection at the child outpatient department of Maharaj Nakhon Si Thammarat Hospital during August and November 2013. The Thai version of Children’s Depression Inventory (CDIThai), and the questionnaire about demographic data were administered. Descriptive statistics was analyzed. Multivariate regression was calculated to determine significant association factors with depression.

Results The prevalence of depression was 18.2%. The factors associated with depression were range of ages, 14-18 years old (OR=3.2), having psycho-traumatic event in last year (OR=3.5), and having poor relationship in family (OR=9.7).

Conclusion The prevalence of depression in 10-18 years old with HIV infection in child outpatient department of Maharaj Nakhon Si Thammarat Hospital was 18.2%. Range of ages, 14-18 years old, having psycho-traumatic event in last year, and having poor relationship in family were associated with depression.