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The COVID-19 Pandemic Significantly Impacts Pregnancy Planning and Mental Health of Women With Inflammatory Bowel Disease. J Clin Gastroenterol 2023; 57:178-184. [PMID: 35081079 DOI: 10.1097/mcg.0000000000001672] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2021] [Accepted: 12/18/2021] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND GOALS The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has significantly impacted daily life, particularly in those with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). We aimed to determine the impact of the pandemic on the pregnancy planning and mental health of women with IBD. METHODS Women with IBD (age 18 to 45 y) were asked to complete anonymous surveys on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on pregnancy planning and mental health symptoms such as stress (Perceived Stress Scale), depression (Patient Health Questionnaire-9), and anxiety (Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7). Univariate and multivariable analyses were conducted to identify risk factors associated with stress, depression, and anxiety during the pandemic. RESULTS Seventy-three women with IBD were included (mean age: 32.1). Of 39 patients who were preconception, 20 (51.3%) reported a significant impact of the pandemic on pregnancy planning, with common reasons for not planning conception being fear of transmission of the virus to the fetus, lack of social supports, and no desire to be in hospital during pregnancy. Over half of all women reported an increase in stress and depression symptoms during the pandemic, with over half also reporting symptoms of anxiety. On multivariable linear regression analyses, increased anxiety levels were a significant predictor of increased stress and depression symptoms during the pandemic. Urban residence and younger age were significant predictors of increased anxiety symptoms during the pandemic. CONCLUSION A significant proportion of women with IBD experienced an impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on pregnancy planning and mental health illnesses such as stress, depression, and anxiety.
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Noubissi PA, Njilifac Q, Fokam Tagne MA, Dongmo Nguepi MS, Foyet Fondjo A, Kouémou Emégam N, Ngakou Mukam J, Zintchem R, Wambe H, Fankem GO, Fotio Tonfack A, Toukala JP, Taiwe Sotoing G, Kamgamg R. Anxiolytic and anti-colitis effects of Moringa oleifera leaf-aqueous extract on acetic acid-induced colon inflammation in rat. Biomed Pharmacother 2022; 154:113652. [PMID: 36067569 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2022.113652] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2022] [Revised: 08/31/2022] [Accepted: 09/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/02/2022] Open
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Moringa oleifera decoction is believed to alleviate gastrointestinal tract diseases. This study investigated antioxidant and anxiolytic activities of its leaves aqueous extract on acetic acid-induced colitis in rats. Rats (36) were randomly divided into six groups and received (20 days) distilled water, 10 mL/kg; Moringa oleifera leaf-aqueous extract (25, 50, and 100 mg/kg) or Loperamide (5 mg/kg). On days 1, 8, 17, and 20, behavioral parameters were evaluated. Colitis was induced (day 15, except in normal group) through acetic acid (4%, 1 mL) intra-rectal administration. After sacrifice (day 21), lesion number, weight/length ratio of the colon were recorded. Oxidative stress biomarkers were evaluated. On day 20, Moringa oleifera (100 mg/kg) reduced the number of head dipping and the duration in opened arms, respectively 2.00 ± 0.37 and 5.00 ± 0.37 s against 14.50 ± 0.72 and 2.17 ± 0.48 s in the control. It decreased colon weight/length ratio: 112.29 ± 9.46 against 185.93 ± 5.28 mg/cm in the control; malondialdehyde level (P < 0.01) and nitric oxide concentration (P < 0.001), in the brain: respectively 25.60 ± 0.60 and 36.34 ± 1.19 against 34.00 ± 0.33 and 46.17 ± 3.25 µmol/mg of tissue in the control. In the serum, the extract (50 mg/kg) significantly (P < 0.05) increased the catalase activity (0.10 ± 0.00 against 0.03 ± 0.00 µmol/mg of protein in the negative control group). At 100 mg/kg, it increased (P < 0.001) reduced glutathione concentration to 5.07 ± 0.31 against 3.26 ± 0.08 µmol/mg of protein in the negative control group. The improvement on colitis pathophysiology, the antioxidant and the anxiolytic effects noted therefore suggest that Moringa oleifera can be a potential source of drugs alleviating anxiety and oxidative stress associated to ulcerative colitis.
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- Paul Aimé Noubissi
- Department of Animal Biology and Conservation, Faculty of Science, University of Buea, P.O. Box 63, Buea, Cameroon.
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- Department of Animal Biology and Conservation, Faculty of Science, University of Buea, P.O. Box 63, Buea, Cameroon.
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- Department of Biological Science, Faculty of Science, University of Ngaoundéré, P.O. Box 454, Ngaoundéré, Cameroon.
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- Department of Biological Science, Faculty of Science, University of Ngaoundéré, P.O. Box 454, Ngaoundéré, Cameroon.
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- Department of Animal Biology and Conservation, Faculty of Science, University of Buea, P.O. Box 63, Buea, Cameroon.
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- Animal Physiology Laboratory, Department of Biology and Animal Physiology, Faculty of Science, University of Yaoundé I, P.O. Box 812, Yaoundé, Cameroon.
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- Animal Physiology Laboratory, Department of Biology and Animal Physiology, Faculty of Science, University of Yaoundé I, P.O. Box 812, Yaoundé, Cameroon.
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Dschang, P.O. Box 67, Dschang, Cameroon.
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- Animal Physiology Laboratory, Department of Biology and Animal Physiology, Faculty of Science, University of Yaoundé I, P.O. Box 812, Yaoundé, Cameroon.
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- Department of Animal Biology and Conservation, Faculty of Science, University of Buea, P.O. Box 63, Buea, Cameroon.
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- Department of Animal Biology and Conservation, Faculty of Science, University of Buea, P.O. Box 63, Buea, Cameroon.
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- Department of Animal Biology and Conservation, Faculty of Science, University of Buea, P.O. Box 63, Buea, Cameroon.
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- Animal Physiology Laboratory, Department of Biology and Animal Physiology, Faculty of Science, University of Yaoundé I, P.O. Box 812, Yaoundé, Cameroon; Laboratory of Human Metabolism and Non-Communicable Diseases, Institute of Medical Research and Medicinal Plants Studies (IMPM), Yaoundé, Cameroon.
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Qian L, He X, Gao F, Fan Y, Zhao B, Ma Q, Yan B, Wang W, Ma X, Yang J. Estimation of the bidirectional relationship between schizophrenia and inflammatory bowel disease using the mendelian randomization approach. SCHIZOPHRENIA (HEIDELBERG, GERMANY) 2022; 8:31. [PMID: 35347152 PMCID: PMC9261100 DOI: 10.1038/s41537-022-00244-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2021] [Accepted: 03/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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It has been reported that schizophrenia (SCZ) and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are related. However, whether there is a bidirectional interaction between them remains unclear. The aim of this study was to conduct a bidirectional Mendelian randomization (MR) analysis to elucidate the causal relationship between SCZ and IBD and its subtypes, including Crohn's disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC). Single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) extracted from the summary data of genome-wide association studies were used as genetic instruments. MR was performed using the inverse-variance-weighted method. The MR-Egger and weighted median methods were used for sensitivity analyses. Analysis using 70 SNPs as genetic instruments showed that SCZ was associated with an increased risk of IBD (OR = 1.14, 95% CI: 1.09-1.20, P = 9.21 × 10-8), CD (OR = 1.16, 95% CI: 1.07-1.25, P = 1.42 × 10-4), and UC (OR = 1.14, 95% CI: 1.07-1.21, P = 2.72 × 10-5). The results of the sensitivity analyses were robust and no evidence of pleiotropy was observed. Bidirectional MR analyses showed no causal effects of IBD, CD, or UC on SCZ. This study suggests that SCZ has causal effects on IBD and its subtypes, whereas IBD has no effect on SCZ. Brain-gut axis interactions may help clarify the causal relationship between SCZ and IBD. However, further studies are needed to elucidate the biological mechanisms behind the brain-gut interactions.
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- Li Qian
- Department of Psychiatry, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China.,Center for Brain Science, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China.,Center for Brain Science, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
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- Clinical Research Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
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- Clinical Research Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China.
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Mosli M, Alourfi M, Alamoudi A, Hashim A, Saadah O, Al Sulais E, AlAmeel T, Alharbi O, Bakari S, Meeralam Y, Alshobai S, Alsahafi M, Jawa H, Qari Y. A cross-sectional survey on the psychological impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on inflammatory bowel disease patients in Saudi Arabia. Saudi J Gastroenterol 2020; 26:263-271. [PMID: 32567580 PMCID: PMC7739990 DOI: 10.4103/sjg.sjg_220_20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2020] [Revised: 05/22/2020] [Accepted: 05/26/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Background/Aims The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has caused significant disruption to patients with chronic illnesses. We explored the emotional state, perception, and concerns of Saudi patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) during the crisis. Materials and Methods We conducted a cross-sectional survey from 30 March to 5 April, 2020 using a pre-designed questionnaire distributed through social media platforms to IBD patients. The five-part questionnaire included an assessment of psychological wellbeing using a previously validated Arabic version of the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), which includes domains for anxiety (HADS-A) and depression (HADS-D). A logistic regression analysis was used to uncover possible associations between patient characteristics and anxiety and depression. Results The data from 1156 IBD patients were analyzed. Normal, borderline, and HADS-A scores consistent with a diagnosis of anxiety were reported by 423 (36.6%), 174 (15.1%), and 559 (48.4%) patients, respectively. However, 635 (69%) patients had normal scores and 273 (30.1%) had borderline HADS-D scores; no patients reported scores consistent with depression. Based on a multiple logistic regression analysis, patients educated till a high school diploma (OR = 2.57, 95% CI: 0.09-6.05, P = 0.03) and that had indeterminate colitis (OR = 2.23, 95% CI: 1.27-3.89, P = 0.005) were more likely to express anxiety. Conclusions Many patients expressed symptoms of anxiety, although not depression. Female patients, patients educated till a high school diploma, and those with indeterminate colitis were more likely to have anxiety. IBD patients require greater attention during a pandemic to avoid adverse disease-related outcomes.
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- Mahmoud Mosli
- Department of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Gastroenterology, King Faisal Medical City for Southern Region, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Jeddah, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pediatrics, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medicine, Royal Commission Hospital, Jubail, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medicine, King Fahad Specialist Hospital, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Gastroenterology, King Saud Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medicine, King Abdullah Medical City, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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The effect of arthropathies on illness perceptions, coping strategies, outcomes, and their changes over time in patients with inflammatory bowel disease: a 12-month follow-up study. Eur J Gastroenterol Hepatol 2018; 30:465-470. [PMID: 29334517 DOI: 10.1097/meg.0000000000001066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/10/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Arthropathies are a common extraintestinal manifestation (EIM) in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). This study evaluated the differences in illness perceptions, coping strategies, and illness outcomes between patients with IBD with and without arthropathies at baseline and examined changes at 12 months in these variables in patients with arthropathies. METHODS In total, 204 patients with (n=123) and without (n=81) arthropathies completed questionnaires at baseline and after 1 year, assessing illness perceptions, coping strategies, quality of life, and work and activity impairment. A linear regression analysis assessed the effect of arthropathies on these factors compared with patients without arthropathies. A mixed model analysis evaluated changes in illness perceptions, coping strategies, and outcomes in patients with arthropathies over time. RESULTS Patients with arthropathies had more persistent thoughts on symptomatology and the variability of symptoms, held more negative views on the effects of illness, had heightened emotions that affected daily functioning, and had a poorer understanding of IBD than patients without arthropathies. Patients with arthropathies could more efficiently divert attention, felt more useful to others, and perceived a reduced physical and mental health and an increased activity impairment compared with patients without arthropathies. At follow-up, patients with arthropathies were more sceptical about the effectiveness of medical treatment but were better able to adapt their activities to their complaints compared with baseline. CONCLUSION Patients with arthropathies in IBD adopt different illness perceptions and coping strategies and have different outcomes compared with patients without arthropathies, which is important to know when designing behavioral and physical interventions to improve functioning.
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Portela F, Dias CC, Caldeira P, Cravo M, Deus J, Gonçalves R, Lago P, Morna H, Peixe P, Ramos J, Sousa H, Tavares L, Vasconcelos H, Magro F, Ministro P. The who-when-why triangle of CAM use among Portuguese IBD patients. Dig Liver Dis 2017; 49:388-396. [PMID: 28117198 DOI: 10.1016/j.dld.2016.12.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2016] [Revised: 12/29/2016] [Accepted: 12/30/2016] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND The use of complementary and alternative medicines is increasing among chronic patients, particularly those afflicted with inflammatory bowel diseases. AIM This study aimed to address the prevalence of complementary and alternative medicines use among Portuguese inflammatory bowel diseases' patients. METHODS Patients were invited to fill an anonymous questionnaire concerning the use of complementary and alternative medicines. RESULTS Thirty-one per cent of the patients reported having used complementary and alternative medicines in the past, whereas 12% were using them by the time the questionnaire was administered. Fifty-nine per cent of the users did not share this information with their physician, whereas 14% and 8% discontinued their medication and periodical examination, respectively. Steroids prescription (OR=2.880) and a higher instruction level (OR=3.669) were predictors of complementary and alternative medicines use in this cohort. CONCLUSIONS Roughly a third of Portuguese IBD patients had used CAM. Steroid treatment and an academic degree are associated with CAM use. Given the potential side effects and interactions, patient information about the benefits and limitations of conventional and complementary treatments should be reinforced.
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- Francisco Portela
- Serviço de Gastrenterologia, Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal.
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- CIDES - Department of Health Information and Decision Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, Portugal; CINTESIS - Centre for Health Technology and Services Research, Porto, Portugal
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- Gastroenterology Department, Centro Hospitalar do Algarve, Portugal
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- Serviço de Gastrenterologia, Hospital Beatriz Ângelo, Loures, Portugal
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- Serviço de Gastrenterologia, Hospital Fernandes da Fonseca, Amadora, Portugal
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- Gastroenterology Department, Centro Hospitalar Porto-Hospital Santo António, Portugal
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- Serviço de Gastrenterologia, Hospital do Funchal, Funchal, Portugal
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- Serviço de Gastrenterologia, Centro Hospitalar de Lisboa Ocidental, Lisboa, Portugal
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- Serviço de Gastrenterologia, Hospital dos Capuchos, Lisboa, Portugal
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- Gastroenterology Department, Centro Hospitalar do Algarve, Portugal; Biomedical Sciences and Medicine Department, University of Algarve, Portugal
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- Serviço de Gastrenterologia, Hospital de Santa Maria, Lisboa, Portugal
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- Gastroenterology Department, Centro Hospitalar São João, Porto, Portugal; Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, Portugal; MedInUP - Centre for Drug Discovery and Innovative Medicines, University of Porto, Portugal
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- Serviço Gastrenterologia, Centro Hospitalar de Tondela - Viseu, Viseu, Portugal
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Zhang M, Hong L, Zhang T, Lin Y, Zheng S, Zhou X, Fan R, Wang Z, Zhang C, Zhong J. Illness perceptions and stress: mediators between disease severity and psychological well-being and quality of life among patients with Crohn's disease. Patient Prefer Adherence 2016; 10:2387-2396. [PMID: 27920505 PMCID: PMC5125764 DOI: 10.2147/ppa.s118413] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Disease severity, illness perceptions, coping strategies, stress, psychological well-being, and quality of life were reported to have close relationships. According to the Common Sense Model, illness perceptions and coping strategies could mediate the relationship between illness stimuli and illness outcomes such as psychological health and quality of life. Stress was also associated with the individual's disease severity, anxiety, depression, and quality of life. OBJECTIVES The study aimed to explore the influencing factors of illness outcomes, and to what extent illness perceptions, coping strategies, and stress mediate the relationship between disease severity and anxiety, and depression and quality of life. METHODS Our study included 159 patients with Crohn's disease who were attending a tertiary hospital outpatient clinic or who were hospitalized. Disease severity was measured with the Crohn's Disease Activity Index. Illness perceptions were measured with the Brief Illness Perceptions Questionnaire. Coping strategies were measured with the Carver Brief Coping Questionnaire. Stress was measured with the Perceived Stress Questionnaire. Anxiety and depression were measured with the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale. Quality of life was measured with the Inflammatory Bowel Disease Questionnaire. RESULTS Disease severity, illness perceptions, maladaptive coping, stress, anxiety, depression and quality of life were significantly correlated with each other among patients with Crohn's disease. Using structural equation modeling to describe the inner relationship of the aforementioned variables, an excellent-fitted model was drawn. (χ2[10]=13.83, P=0.18, χ2/N=1.38, standardized root mean square residual [SRMR] <0.05, root mean square error of approximation [RMSEA] <0.05, goodness of fit index [GFI] >0.97, comparative fit index [CFI] >0.99). Disease severity had a direct influence on illness perceptions. Illness perceptions had a direct influence on stress. Both illness perceptions and stress had direct influences on anxiety, depression, and quality of life, while maladaptive coping did not directly influence anxiety, depression, or quality of life. Stress had a direct influence on maladaptive coping. Quality of life was also directly influenced by disease severity and anxiety. CONCLUSION Interrelationships between disease stimuli, disease perceptions and management and disease outcomes could be found in patients with Crohn's disease. Illness perceptions and stress mediated an individual's disease severity and anxiety, depression and quality of life, while coping strategy was not an applicable mediator.
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- Department of Gastroenterology
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- Exclusive Medical Center, Ruijin Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China
- Chenli Zhang, Exclusive Medical Center, Ruijin Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 197 Ruijin Er Road, Shanghai 200025, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86 21 6437 0045 ext 600907, Email
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- Department of Gastroenterology
- Correspondence: Jie Zhong, Department of Gastroenterology, Ruijin Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 197 Ruijin Er Road, Shanghai 200025, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86 21 6437 0045 ext 600907, Email
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