Analysis of factors of psychology and social support in patients with insomnia

Objective: To explore the coping styles,mental health status and social supports in patients with insomnia. Method:88 patients with insomnia and 88 normal controls were evaluated with coping style questionnaire (CSQ),symptom checklist-90 (SCL-90) and social support scale (SSS). Results: The scores of self-accusation, fantasy and wince were significant higher in insomnic patient group,while the scores of seeking-help lower than that in normal control group (P0.01).There were significant differences in total score of SCL-90 and factor score of somatization,depression, anxiety and sleep disorder between insomnia group and normal control group(P0.01).The total scores of social support and the utilization of objective support and social support in insomnia group were lower than that in control group (P0.05). The score of self-accusation in insomnia group positively correlated with the total score of SCL-90 and factor score such as somatization, depression and anxiety.The score of seeking-help in insomnia group negatively correlated with the total score of SCL-90 and the factor scores such as anxiety, depression and prejudice(P0.05). Conclusion:Patients with insomnia trend to adopt immature coping styles,with more symptoms,psychologically and mentally,which also relate to mental health status.These patients are short of social support.