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(6.8% and 4.3% respectively). The frequency of generalized anxiety disorder was 2.8%, schizophrenia was
0.9% and Bipolar disorder was 0.3%.
Conclusion: The frequencies of major depressive and generalized anxiety disorder were higher than other
studies in Iran and similar to some studies from other countries. Different cultures and screening
questionnaires maybe some reasons for these incompatibilities. The results of this study my help mental
health providers to improve their programs.
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10 mu/l or T4<6.5µg/dl) underwent treatment according to the national
guidelines. Data were analyzed by SPSS software.
Results: The recall rate was 2.5%. Total number of patients was 94, including 55 males (58.5%) and 39
females (41.5%). Prevalence in males, females and overall was respectively 1:588, 1:769 and 1:666, with no
significant difference. Seasonal prevalence was respectively 1:833, 1:943, 1:492 and 1:588 that shows no
significant difference among four seasons. The highest prevalence was in Tabriz (27.7%) and the lowest in
Azarshahr (0%) and Kaleibar (0%). Mean maternal age of affected neonates was 26.22 ± 6.2 years. Mean
neonate's weight was 3500 ± 652 grams. In 76% of neonates time of sampling was in the 3rd -5th days of life
and in 89% of them test result was announced before 13th day. Mean treatment onset based on neonate's age
was 2.7±1 day. In 97.5% of screened neonates TSH level was less than 5 mu/l.
Conclusion: The prevalence of CH in East Azerbaijan province is significantly higher than national and
worldwide levels that requires continuation and reinforcement of neonatal screening programs. On the other
hand, comprehensive and complementary studies for recognizing relevant factors are among priorities of
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