The network structure of depressive symptomatology in Peruvian adults with arterial hypertension

Background: Global arterial hypertension (HTA) has increased by 90% over the last four decades, and 1.6% in Peru previous years. This study involved a network analysis of depressive symptomatology Peruvian patients with HTA using estimation. Method: A representative cross-sectional at national level, secondary data from 2019 Demographic Family Health Survey (ENDES) was performed. The sample used included men women age 17 years diagnosed were able to respond Patient Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9). Results: symptoms mood (bridging force centrality) energy fatigue or loss (bridge play an essential role structure, as does feeling uselessness terms closeness intermediation. Conclusion: highlighted related bridging symptoms, which could trigger episode HTA.