The correlation between depressive symptom and executive function in methamphetamine-dependent patients

Abstract

Objective To explore the correlation between depressive symptom and executive function in methamphetamine-dependent patients. Methods 165 methamphetamine-dependent patients were examined by a general information questionnaire, Stroop color-word test(SCWT), Beck depression inventory (BDI) and Beck anxiety inventory(BAI). SPSS 17.0 statistical software was used to analyze the survey results. Results There was a significant positive correlation between depressive symptom and the reaction time of completing cards A and C( r=0.251, P 0.05.r=0.075, P>0.05). Multivariate linear regression demonstrated that depressive symptom was associated with the reaction time of completing cards A and C (β=2.454, P=0.003.β=5.509, P<0.01). Conclusion Executive function exists impairement in methamphetamine-dependent patients with depressive symptom. Key words: Methamphetamine; Depressive symptom; Stroop color-word test; Executive function