Evaluation of Depression and Anxiety Levels of Parents of Children with Spina Bifida

Condition(s) studied

Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)

Anxiety, Depression levels: Parents of children with spina bifida will be filled out symptom scores regarding depression and anxiety levels.

Study summary

Studies in the literature have measured the anxiety and depression levels of parents of children with spina bifida. Additionally, it has been reported that parents of children with non-neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction, such as nocturnal enuresis and overactive bladder, have increased levels of anxiety and depression. In this study, the investigators aim to evaluate, for the first time, the effect of urinary system symptoms and findings in children with spina bifida on the anxiety and depression levels of their parents.

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Primary outcome measure(s)

• Anxiety Level- Hospital Anxiety Scale — Baseline
  For Anxiety Hospital Anxiety scale used In the Hospital Anxiety Score, the minimum score is 0, and the maximum score is 21. As the score increases, it indicates higher levels of anxiety.
• Depression Level — Baseline
  For Depression Hospital Depression scale used In the Hospital Depression Score, the minimum score is 0, and the maximum score is 21. As the score increases, it indicates higher levels of depression.
• Anxiety Level- BECK Scale — Baseline
  In the BECK Scale, the minimum score is 0, and the maximum score is 63. As the score increases, it indicates higher levels of pain.

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