Analysis of emotional status of the caregivers of major depressive disorder patients
Objective: To study the Emotional status of the caregivers of major depressive disorder patients. Methods: 72 caregivers of major depressive disorder patients were respectively tested with SDS, SAS and self designed questionnaire. The result was compared with norms of Chinese. Results: The mean scores of depression and anxiety were obviously higher in 72 caregivers of major depressive disorder patients(P<0.01). There was no significant difference of SAS&SDS scores of the caregivers between different genders, relative levels, cultural degrees, patients’ genders and disease durations(P>0.05). Conclusion: There were obvious depression and anxiety symptoms in the caregivers of major depressive disorder patients, we should pay attention to the psychological problems of the caregivers, and offer psychological interventions in time.
Major depressive disorderCaregiverDepressionAnxiety
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