Correlation analysis of hope level and mental health in patients with primary liver cancer

Abstract

Objective To explore the correlation of hope level and mental health in patients with primary liver cancer. Methods A total of 146 patients with primary liver cancer were investigated by the Herth Hope Scale and the Symptom Checklist 90 (SCL-90). Pearson correlation analysis and hierarchical regression analysis were used to explore the correlation between hope level and mental health in patients. Results Of the 146 patients, 85 cases were metal ill-health. In the mental health group, positive attitude of current and future, positive behavior, intimate relationship with others, and total score of hope were (12.22±1.38), (12.83±1.58), (13.42±1.71), (38.47±4.43), which were higher than those of the metal ill-health group (t=5.977, 4.228, 4.116, 4.779, respectively; P<0.01). Pearson correlation analysis showed that the positive attitude of current and future, positive behavior, intimate relationship with others, and total score of hope had negative correlation with SCL-90 (r=-0.586, -0.537, -0.485, -0.528, respectively; P<0.01). Hierarchical regression analysis showed that each dimensions of hope level could unite to explain the 29.1% change status of mental health for patients. Conclusions Patients with primary liver cancer have a higher hope level leading to higher metal health. Key words: Primary liver cancer; Hope level; Mental health