Journal of Capital Medical University ›› 2023, Vol. 44 ›› Issue (4): 609-613.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1006-7795.2023.04.017

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Correlationship between anxiety trait and mental health in patients with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus

Yang Jingming1, Wang Xin2, Liu Ligai3, Hao Yiwei4, Song Rui5,Jia Hongxiao6*   

  1. 1.Medical Section,Beijing Huilongguan Hospital, Beijing 100096, China;2.Department of Geriatrics, Beijing Huilongguan Hospital, Beijing 100096, China;3.Liver Disease Center, Beijing Ditan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100015, China;4.Department of Medical Records and Statistics, Beijing Ditan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100015, China;5.Department of Infectious Diseases, Beijing Ditan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100015, China;6.The National Clincal Research Center for Mental Disorders & Beijing Key Laboratory of Mental Disorders,Beijing Anding Hospital,Capital Medical University, Beijing 100088, China
  • Received:2023-04-02 Online:2023-08-21 Published:2023-07-26
  • Supported by:
    This study was supported by the Beijing Municipal Hospital Scientific and Cultivate Project(PX2018068).

Abstract: Objective  To explore the correlation between trait anxiety and mental health status of patients infected with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus, and to provide evidences for early identification and early intervention of psychological symptoms in target population.Methods  A total of  72 cases of mild or common patients diagnosed with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) were selected in two wards of the Beijing Ditan Hospital Capital Medical University. Trait Anxiety Inventory (TAI) was distributed to all patients. Psychiatrists conducted face-to-face structured interviews using Hamilton Depression Scale (HAMD) and Hamilton Anxiety Scale (HAMA) with patients who completed the self-assessment questionnaire to evaluate the mental health status. Results  There was statistical significance in TAI scores difference between the  SARS-CoV-2 patients with and without anxiety (P<0.05). The TAI scores  difference between the  SARS-CoV-2 patients with and without depression was also statistically significant (P<0.05).According to correlation analysis,the total scores of TAI significantly correlated with the total scores of HAMD and HAMA. Specifically, the TAI scores of  SARS-CoV-2 patients were positively correlated with mental anxiety, somatic anxiety, anxiety/somatization, cognitive disturbance, sleep disturbance, and  hopelessness.Conclusions  The occurrence and severity of anxiety and depression in patients infected with  SARS-CoV-2 are related to the level of trait anxiety.

Key words: severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2),  anxiety trait,  mental health

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