Chinese Journal of Clinical Psychology  2001;9(2):414-142

Mental Health Status and Relevant Factors of the Patients with Hepatitis B

Xiue LIANG ; Qiuyun REN

Country

China

Language

Chinese

Abstract

Objective:To study the the mental health and relevant factors of patients with hepatitis B. Methods: 58 cases of patients with hepatitis B were assessed with the Social Support Scale, Symptom Checklist-90 (SCL-90), Trait Coping Questionnaire and compared with healthy person. Results: All patients had obvious psychosomatic symptoms. The mental health level was negatively correlated with postive coping style and social support. Conclusion: Several psychosocial factors played an important role in the onset and trealment of Hepatitis B disease.