Post-stroke depression and related factors analysis

Abstract

Objective To investigate the incidence of post-stroke depression (PSD) and its risk factors, so as to provide the theoretical reference for the prevention of community PSD. Methods A total of 300 stroke patients hospitalized in the department of neurology in the First Bethune Hospital of Jilin University from July 2016 to May 2017 were selected and assessed by Self-rating Depression Scale (SDS) and Hamilton Depression Scale (HAMD) on their depression. The incidence of PSD was analyzed and after controlling the confounding factors, the relation between PSD and relevant influencing factors were indicated by the Odds Ratio (OR) and 95% Confidence Interval (CI) . Results The incidence of PSD was 31.6% (95/300) in the 300 stroke patients. After controlling the confounding factors, it was found that marital status, occupational status, decreased activity ability, muscle strength, neurological impairment and diabetes were closely related to PSD (P<0.05) . Conclusions The prevalence of PSD is high and closely related to marital status, occupational status, decreased activity ability, muscle strength, neurological impairment and diabetes. Understanding the risk factors of PSD is necessary to provide intervention for the prevention and treatment of PSD, which has a certain effects in reducing PSD and improving the PSD patients' physical function. Key words: Stroke; Depression; Prevalence; Related factors