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Depressive symptoms in aged Chinese patients with silicosis
Author(s)Cheng Wang, Lin-Sehng Yang, Xiao-He Shi
Journal titleAging & Mental Health, vol 12, no 3, May 2008
PublisherTaylor & Francis, May 2008
Pagespp 343-348
Sourcehttp://www.tandfonline.com
KeywordsDepression ; Symptoms ; Evaluation ; Cancer ; Respiratory tract diseases ; Cross sectional surveys ; China.
AnnotationIn this Chinese cross-sectional cohort study, about 121 patients with silicosis randomly selected from a case registry of a non-ferrous metal company and 110 controls completed questionnaires on sociodemographic variables. Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) and lung function test chi square test were performed to compare the prevalence of depressive symptoms between the two groups. Logistic regression analysis of the resulting data indicates that prevalence of depressive symptoms in patients with silicosis was 27.3%, and for controls 7.3%. Severe respiratory symptoms, severe impaired physical function and pulmonary functions were associated with depressive symptoms. These findings provide evidence for physicians to screen for depressive symptoms in patients with silicosis. (RH).
Accession NumberCPA-081124207 A
ClassmarkENR: CT: 4C: CK: CN: 3KB: 7DC

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