Keywords
Mental health
PHQ-9
Prevalence
Rural community
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Abstract
Introduction. Due to limited information on mental health in rural areas, this study innovates by applying validated tools previously unused in rural Honduras to assess levels of anxiety and depression among rural residents of Ojojona, Honduras. Methods. The Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) and the Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale-7 (GAD-7) were used to assess depression and anxiety, respectively. Twenty-one participants were obtained through convenience sampling and door-to-door surveys. Results. The prevalence of depression and anxiety was 47.7% and 47.6%, respectively. 29% have co-occurring depression and anxiety. Conclusion. Additional research is needed to effectively understand the high prevalence of mental health disorders in rural Honduran communities and improve access to healthcare and health research technology in rural areas.
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