@misc{10481/92374,
year = {2024},
month = {3},
url = {https://hdl.handle.net/10481/92374},
abstract = {Background/Objetives: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains a significant contributor
to global morbidity and mortality rates. Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery is a critical
intervention for patients with coronary artery disease, yet it poses psychological challenges that
can impact recovery. Methods: This prospective cohort study, conducted across six hospitals in the
West Bank/Palestine, aimed to assess changes in depression, anxiety, and stress levels among CABG
patients and identify associated factors. The Arabic version of the Depression Anxiety Stress Scales
(DASS-21) was administered before (one week) and after surgery (two and three weeks). Results:
Of the 200 participants, 116 were men (58%). High levels of depression, anxiety, and stress were
observed both before and after surgery, with statistically significant reductions in all these variables
after surgery (p < 0.001). Regarding demographic factors, age displayed a weak positive correlation
with depression (r = 0.283; p < 0.001), anxiety (r = 0.221; p = 0.002), and stress (r = 0.251; p < 0.001).
Sex showed a weak correlation with stress pre-surgery (r = −0.160; p = 0.024). Conclusions: Patient
outcomes could be improved by early identification and the provision of efficient treatments such as
psychosocial therapy both before and after surgery.},
publisher = {MDPI},
keywords = {Depression},
title = {Psychological Discomfort in Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) in West Bank: A Cohort Study},
doi = {10.3390/jcm13072027},
author = {Sawalha, Osama and Ariza Vega, María Patrocinio and Alhalaiqa, Fadwa and Pérez Rodríguez, Sonia and Romero Ayuso, Dulce Nombre de Mari},
}