Abstract
Objective To investigate the status and influence factors on mental health among young stuberculosis patients, and explore the correlation between mental health and social support, so as to provide scientific basis for the development of interventions. Methods A total of 200 young tuberculosis patients, aged ≤40 year, were selected in Xuzhou Infectious Hospital from May 2015 to August 2016, and investigated by self-designed general information questionnaire, Symptom Checklist (SCL-90) and Social Support Rating Scale (SSRS) . The correlations were analyzed between mental health and social support. Results Compared with 1986 and 2006 national norm, the sum score of SCL-90 was (147.34±46.39) for involved youth (t=5.298, 5.280; P<0.05) . In multiple regression analysis, the main influence factors included educational level, annual income for score of SCL-90. The score of SCL-90 was negatively correlated with scores of social support, subjective support and degree of support utilization (r=-0.232, -0.221, -0.407; P<0.05) . Conclusions The mental health status of young patients with tuberculosis is poor, and social support is closely related to mental health. Medical staff should timely carry out psychological intervention measures to improve the mental health and promote the rehabilitation. Key words: Tuberculosis, pulmonary; Mental health; Social support
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