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Trajectories and Influencing Factors of Depression in Patients with H-Type Hypertension-Related Ischemic Stroke: A
Yuying Guo1, Juanjuan Wang1, Peng Zhao2
1Department of Neurology, National Advanced Stroke Center, the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, People's Republic of China.
Insights
This study identified four depression patterns in patients with H-type hypertension-related ischemic stroke. Positive health behaviors predicted better outcomes, while elevated homocysteine and social support were linked to worsening depression.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Psychiatry
- Public Health
Background:
- H-type hypertension-related ischemic stroke poses significant risks for post-stroke depression.
- Understanding depression trajectories is crucial for effective patient management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify distinct depression trajectory patterns in patients with H-type hypertension-related ischemic stroke.
- To explore predictors of these depression trajectories using the COM-B framework.
Main Methods:
- A prospective longitudinal study involving 588 patients.
- Data collected at six time points over 12 months post-discharge.
- Growth mixture modeling and logistic regression analyses were employed.
Main Results:
- Four depression trajectories were identified: Rapid Recovery, Moderate Improvement, Persistent Low-Symptom, and Symptom-Aggravation.
- Positive health behaviors, first-time stroke, urban residence, and employment were protective.
- Elevated homocysteine, higher social support, and unemployment were risk factors, particularly for the Symptom-Aggravation group.
Conclusions:
- Distinct depression trajectories exist in patients with H-type hypertension-related ischemic stroke.
- Predictors vary across trajectories, highlighting the need for personalized interventions.
- Findings can guide targeted strategies to improve depression outcomes in this population.
Background:
This study aimed to identify depression trajectory patterns in patients with H-type hypertension-related ischemic stroke and explore predictors using the COM-B framework.
Methods:
A prospective longitudinal study enrolled 588 patients from a Chinese tertiary hospital (September 2023-December 2024). Data were collected at six time points (admission and 1, 3, 6, 9, 12 months post-discharge). Growth mixture modeling identified trajectory classes, and multivariate logistic regression determined predictive factors.
Results:
Four depression trajectory classes were identified: (1) Rapid Recovery group (n=155, 26.4%): swift symptom resolution; (2) Moderate Improvement group (n=70, 11.9%): moderate symptom improvement; (3) Persistent Low-Symptom group (n=102, 17.3%): optimal reference category; (4) Symptom-Aggravation group (n=261, 44.4%): exacerbation over time. Protective factors included positive health behaviors (strongest across all comparisons), first-time stroke onset, urban residence, and employed status (all p < 0.05). Risk factors included higher health knowledge levels, elevated homocysteine, unemployed/retired status, and higher social support. Notably, elevated homocysteine and higher social support were associated with worsening depression, especially in the Symptom-Aggravation group (p < 0.05).
Conclusion:
Four distinct depression trajectories were identified in H-type hypertension-related ischemic stroke patients, with specific predictors. These findings inform targeted interventions to improve depression outcomes.
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