Publication Name	World Journal of Psychiatry
Manuscript ID	120390
Country	Türkiye

Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Case Control Study
Article Title	Psychological burden of hemorrhoidal disease: Association with depression, anxiety, and quality of life impairment
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Bahadır Öndeş, Osman G Gökdere, Kerim Uğur and Burhan H Kanat
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Corresponding Author	Burhan H Kanat, Associate Professor, MD, Department of General Surgery, Malatya Turgut Özal University, Battalgazi, Malatya 44090, Türkiye. burhankanat@hotmail.com
Key Words	Hemorrhoidal disease; Depression; Anxiety; Quality of life; Psychosocial impact
Core Tip	Hemorrhoidal disease (HD) is commonly evaluated based on physical symptoms, whereas its psychological burden remains underrecognized. In this cross-sectional case-control study, patients with early-stage HD exhibited significantly higher depression and anxiety scores, assessed using the Beck Depression Inventory and Beck Anxiety Inventory, along with reduced quality of life as measured by the World Health Organization Quality of Life Instrument-Short Form, compared with healthy controls. Path analysis demonstrated significant associations between HD status and adverse psychosocial outcomes, supporting the integration of mental health screening into routine colorectal care.
Citation	Öndeş B, Gökdere OG, Uğur K, Kanat BH. Psychological burden of hemorrhoidal disease: Association with depression, anxiety, and quality of life impairment. World J Psychiatry 2026; In press

Received	2026-02-26 01:00
Peer-Review Started	2026-02-26 01:00
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-03-03 09:42
Return for Revision	2026-03-03 10:09
Revised	2026-03-15 12:57
Publication Fee Transferred	2026-03-16 12:13
Second Decision by Editor	2026-03-30 02:37
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Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-03-30 03:45
Articles in Press	2026-03-30 03:45
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