Co-morbidity in women with alcohol dependence syndrome (ADS) in Eastern Nepal

Authors

  • R.G. Joshi Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry, BPKIHS, Dharan
  • D.R. Shakya Additional Professor, Department of Psychiatry, BPKIHS, Dharan
  • P.M. Shyangwa Professor, Department of Psychiatry, BPKIHS, Dharan
  • B. Pradhan Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, BPKIHS, Dharan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/jpan.v5i1.18326

Keywords:

Alcohol, Comorbidity, Nepal, Women

Abstract

Introduction: Women with ADS may have psychiatric comorbidites along with physical comorbidities. Societal attitudes towards women and alcohol are barriers to the detection and treatment of their alcohol related problems.

Objective: To explore the magnitude of co-morbidity among women with ADS in Eastern Nepal.

Method: This is a hospital based cross-sectional study of women with ADS. Those who scored two or more than two in T-ACE questionnaire were enrolled. The diagnosis was made according to ICD-10 criteria. Consultation with concerned physician was done to assess physical condition.

Result: Fifty one patients with ADS were enrolled. Among them, 21.6% had no comorbidity, 52.9% had single co-morbidity (psychiatric or physical) and 25.5% had both psychiatric and physical co-morbidity. In psychiatric comorbidity, mood disorder in 35.29% was the commonest followed by nicotine use in 26.47%. Among mood disorders 83.3% had depression. In physical comorbidity, disease of gastrointestinal tract and hepatobiliary system in 50.9% was the commonest followed by hypertension in 11.5%.

Conclusion: : Psychiatric as well as physical co-morbidities are common in women with ADS. The finding points to the importance of exploring comorbidities and their optimal treatment.

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Published

2017-09-29

How to Cite

Joshi, R., Shakya, D., Shyangwa, P., & Pradhan, B. (2017). Co-morbidity in women with alcohol dependence syndrome (ADS) in Eastern Nepal. Journal of Psychiatrists' Association of Nepal, 5(1), 18–21. https://doi.org/10.3126/jpan.v5i1.18326

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