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[Analysis on depression of patients with advanced schistosomiasis and its influencing factors]
Objective:
To explore the status of depression in patients with advanced schistosomiasis and its influencing factors, so as to provide the evidence for improving psychological interventions.
Methods:
A total of 206 patients with advanced schistosomiasis were investigated with the self-designed general information questionnaire, the Self-Rating Depression Scale, and WHOQOL-BREF Form.
Results:
Among the 206 cases, the incidence of depression was 69.4%, and depression was negatively related to the quality of life (P = 0.000). The multiple logistic regression analysis showed that the times of hospitalization (β = 0.442, P = 0.007) was a risk factor for depression, while the high education levels (β = -0.583, P = 0.011) and the history of portal hypertension operation (β = -0.917, P = 0.000) were the protective factors.
Conclusion:
The incidence of depression in advanced schistosomiasis patients is high, and it is influenced by various factors. Therefore, we should take corresponding interventions to reduce its occurrence.
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