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IMPACT OF BURNS ON ANXIETY, DEPRESSION AND SELFESTEEM AMONG PATIENTS WITH BURN INJURIES: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY.
1Department of Burn and Reconstructive Surgery, National Burn Care Centre, Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences, Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
Annals of Burns and Fire Disasters
|July 8, 2024
Summary
This study found no significant link between burn severity (total body surface area) and psychological distress like anxiety or depression. However, psychiatric issues remain highly prevalent in burn survivors, necessitating further investigation.
Area of Science:
- Burn care and rehabilitation
- Psychological impact of trauma
- Public health
Background:
- Burns represent a significant public health concern, with psychological sequelae requiring focused attention.
- Reducing stigma and anxiety, while enhancing self-esteem, are crucial for the social reintegration of burn patients.
- Understanding the psychological burden in burn survivors is vital for effective treatment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between anxiety, depression, and self-esteem levels in burn patients.
- To explore the relationship between these psychological factors and the total body surface area (TBSA) affected by burn injuries.
Main Methods:
- A single-center, cross-sectional study conducted from January to June 2022.
- Inclusion of 200 burn patients (excluding those with prior psychiatric diagnoses, except nicotine dependency).
- Assessment of anxiety, depression, and self-esteem using validated scales, with statistical analysis via SPSS 25.0.
Main Results:
- A male predominance (55%) was observed, with an average age of 36.4 years.
- Over half (58.0%) of participants had burns affecting 20-39% of TBSA.
- No statistically significant relationship was found between TBSA and levels of anxiety, depression, or self-esteem.
Conclusions:
- Psychiatric issues are highly prevalent among burn victims.
- The extent of burn injury (TBSA) did not correlate with anxiety, depression, or self-esteem in this cohort.
- Further research is essential to elucidate the determinants of psychological distress in burn survivors.
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