ABSTRACT
Depression has been estimated to have an increased prevalence amongst all population and particularly among diseased population. To determine prevalence of depression among amputees after major traumas by using Beck Depression Inventory [BDI], in different hospitals of Rawalpindi and Islamabad. A descriptive Cross sectional survey was done with a sample of 110 amputees of age between 15-60 years, in different hospitals of Rawalpindi and Islamabad. The study duration was completed from 1[st] June 2013 to 1st January 2014. Details of data were collected through structured questionnaire. Questionnaire contained causes responsible for this depression and Beck's Inventory Score to measure level of depression. According to the data analyzed results shows that out of 110 amputees 28[25.5%] were having no depression, 35[31.8%] were mildly depressed, 16[14.5%] were borderline depressed, 14[12.7%] were moderately depressed, 8[7.3%] were severely depressed and 9 [8.2%] were extremely depressed according to BDI. The current study suggests that amputees in sample have mostly mild mood disturbance BDI, as they were following rehabilitation and using assistive devices which reduces the impact of disability and dependency and helps coping with depression. Sample selection was from those hospitals of Rawalpindi and Islamabad where a proper Rehabilitation setup was working and a lot of emphasis was laid on the Rehabilitation regime after Amputation. So on the whole mostly patients were mildly depressed according to BDI