Effect of Psychosocial Factors on Onset of Post-Stroke Depression

Objective To investigate the relationship of onset of post-stroke depression(PSD) to life events,coping style,social support and personality.Methods According to the Hamilton depression scale,120 patients with stroke were divided into depression group(score≥8) and control group(score8).All patients were accessed with life event scale(LES),trait coping style questionnaire(TCSQ),social support rating scale(SSRS) and Eysenck personality inventory(EPQ).Results Compared with control group,the amount of negative life events,total amount of life events and passive coping score obviously increased,and subjective support and support using score significantly decreased in depression group(P0.01).The results of EPI showed an increase in N value and a decrease in E value in depression group compared with control group(P0.01).Conclusion A large number of negative life events,passive coping style,low subjective support and social support,and introverted and neurotic personality may be the psychosocial risk factors for post-stroke depression.