Analysis of the hope level and its related factors in patients with high-risk gestational trophoblastic neoplasm

Abstract

Objective To study the hope level in patients with high-risk gestational trophoblastic neoplasm and to explore its related factors. Methods 83 cases of patients with high-risk gestational trophoblastic neoplasm were collected and investigated with Herth Hope Scale, Social Support Rating Scale(SSRS) and self-designed questionnaire. The results underwent analysis. Results The hope level of most patients underwent investigation was at the moderate level, among which the positive attitude for future and reality scored (10.80±1.77), adopting positive action scored (10.30±2.36), keeping close relationship with others scored (9.63±2.13), the total scored (30.74±4.82). The hope oevel was positively correlated with rigor personality (r=0.254), but negatively correlated with neuroticism (r=0.237), the difference was statistically significant. Conclusions The hope level of patients with high-risk gestational tropoblastic neoplasm is above the moderate level and is correlated with many factors. Doctors and nurses should evaluate carefully enough and take nursing measures to improve the hope level and life quality. Key words: Gestational trophoblastic neoplasm; Social, support; Personality; Trait; Hope level