Psychological investigation and analysis of 116 earthquake patients from Sichuan
- VernacularTitle:116名四川地震伤员心理学情况调查与分析
- Author:
Guobin YANG
;
Yanmei ZHANG
;
Bing YAO
;
Xueming YI
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Wenchuan earthquake;
Psychology
- From:
Journal of Medical Postgraduates
2003;0(07):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective:To investigate the psychological state of the patients from Wenchuan Earthquake treated in some local and military hospitals.Methods:We consulted the general data and pathogenetic condition of 116 patients from the earthquake-stricken area of Sichuan,studied their mental health using the Hamilton Anxiety Scale(HAMA) and investigated their psychological changes during the rescue and treatment with self-designed questionnaires.Results:The earthquake patients manifested obvious anxiety in the initial stage and their mental health was gradually improved towards the end of the rescue process.Conclusion:Wenchuan Earthquake caused great psychological trauma in the earthquake patients,for whom timely psychological intervention is of utmost importance.
