Clinical study on mental disorders of patients with gynecological diseases

Objective To analyze the status of depression and anxiety of gynecological patients and their related factors.Methods One hundred and thirteen patients were randomly selected from October 2000 to December 2001 for mood analysis by self-rating depression scale,self-rating anxiety scale,Hamilton depression scale and Hamilton anxiety scale.Results The prevalence of depression was 6.19%(7/113)by SDS with 3 cases(2.65%)mild,2(1.77%)moderate and 2 severe.By HAMD,the incidence of depression was 4.42%(5/113),with 2 cases(1.77%)mild and 3(2.65%)moderate.Furthermore,3(2.65%)patients were found with anxiety by SAS.According to HAMA,25(22.12%)patients might have anxiety,the prevalence of anxiety was 8.85%(10/113),among whom,8(7.08%)were with anxiety and 2(1.77%)had significant anxiety.Significantly different mental status was obtained in women in their forties and in women with malignant tumor.Conclusion Comprehensive psychotherapy should be carried out in gynecological patients who got depression or anxiety.