Assessing the Psychological Impact of chronic heart disease on Adolescents at Qassim Region, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Abstract Introduction: Adolescents with chronic heart disease may experience psychological distress and impaired health-related quality of life (HRQoL) among other problems during this stage. However, evidence from Middle Eastern populations remains limited. This study assessed depression, anxiety, and HRQoL among adolescents with chronic heart disease in the Qassim Region of Saudi Arabia and examined factors associated with these outcomes.