article · Indian Journal of Psychiatry

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

Chikwendu Amaike
Abayomi Ojo
Omotayo Salami
Olumide Adesola
Idemudia Imonikhe Otaigbe
Olumide Abiodun
Olabisi Bamidele
Akindele O. Adebiyi

20246 citationsOpen accessUniversity of Ibadan

Abstract

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.

Research topics

Cardiac Health and Mental Health
Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies
Perfectionism, Procrastination, Anxiety Studies

Sustainable Development Goals

3Good Health and Well-being

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DOI: 10.4103/indianjpsychiatry.indianjpsychiatry_751_23

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