Financial Hardship Impacts Depression and Anxiety Among U.S. Patients with Sinusitis.
Vivek C PandrangiJess C MaceKara Y DetwillerTimothy L SmithMathew GeltzeilerPublished in: American journal of rhinology & allergy (2022)
Perceived financial hardship is associated with self-reported depression and anxiety among patients with sinusitis. Sinusitis patients with financial hardship also face challenges in accessing and maintaining mental health services and treatment due to costs. Understanding the burden of financial insecurity on mental health and access to treatment may improve quality of care through the development of screening tools and individualized treatment strategies.