1- azad university
2- emem javad
2- emem javad
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Abstract:
The relationship between depression and mental health with psychological well-being in patients with multiple sclerosis
Barzegar S .Alavi K
- Ma in psychology .Azad University. Yazd. Iran
- Associate professor. Yazd university. Yazd. Iran
Background and purpose: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic and progressive disease of the central nervous system, which is considered the third cause of neurological disabilities. In this disease, the immune system of the affected person shows an inflammatory reaction against the nervous tissue and causes tissue demyelination .In addition to the biological mechanisms involved, the factor that can be effective in psychosomatic diseases such as MS is the psychological factors of people. due to its chronic nature, multiple sclerosis can have a profound effect on a person's daily life activities. The aim of this research is to predict psychological well-being based on depression and mental health in patients with multiple sclerosis in Yazd city in 1400-1401.
Method: The research method was a descriptive-correlational one in terms of the purpose of a fundamental research and in terms of the method of data collection. The statistical population of the study included all patients with MS and members of Yazd MS Association, based on the inquiry from this center, there were about 1800 people. In order to select the research sample based on medical documents and documents from the center for special patients in Yazd province and among the people who volunteered to participate in the research based on the Karjesi and Morgan table, 317 people were selected as the research sample by direct sampling. The entry criteria include a history of at least 1 year of disease and as diagnosed by a specialist doctor, having a medical record at the center for special diseases and MS patients in Yazd province, at least a diploma, age between 20 and 60 years, and no history of hospitalization in a mental hospital or The history of taking psychiatric drugs, especially antidepressants, and the exclusion criteria was failure to complete the questionnaire.
Results: The results of Pearson's correlation test showed that there is a negative and significant correlation between depression and psychological well-being. In other words, as depression scores increase, psychological well-being decreases. Also, the results showed that the correlation coefficient between mental health and psychological well-being in people with multiple sclerosis is -0.63 (p<0.001). Considering that high scores in the used questionnaire mean low mental health, it can be said that with increasing mental health, psychological well-being also improves Also, the results of regression analysis showed that depression and mental health have a significant predictive role in predicting and explaining psychological well-being in patients with multiple sclerosis.
Conclusion: This research aimed to predict psychological well-being based on mental health and depression of patients with multiple sclerosis. The results of this research showed that there is a significant relationship between mental health and depression with the psychological well-being of patients with multiple sclerosis, and these two components are able to predict psychological well-being in these patients. Considering the results of this research and the role of depression and mental health in the psychological well-being of patients with multiple sclerosis, it is recommended to experts in this field to pay attention to these issues.
Type of Study: Original Research Article |
Subject:
Psychology
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