Psychological morbidity in obstetric-gynaecology patients: Testing the need for expanded psychiatry services in obstetric-gynaecology facilities

Abstract

Objective: The present study set out to determine general levels of distress, anxiety and depression in an obstetric-gynaecology inpatient population and to ascertain levels of patient satisfaction with services. Method: 200 English-speaking consecutive admissions to the hospital filled out a package of questionnaires consisting of a demographic data form, the 30-item General Health Questionnaire, the Speilberger State-Trait Anxiety Inventory, the Inventory to Diagnose Depression and a Patient Satisfaction with Services Questionnaire. 134 packages were fully completed. Results: The most significant findings were: first, that high levels of anxiety prevailed, with approximately 1/3 of patient..