Anxiety subtypes in rural ischaemic stroke survivors: A latent profile analysis

• DOI: 10.1002/nop2.1668
• Publication Date: 2023-02-20T11:16:10Z
• Authors: Huimin Zhang; Junyan Ma; Yuyan Sun; Lily Dongxia Xiao; Fang Yan; Siyuan Tang
• Keywords: Stroke; Depression; Ischaemic stroke; Cross-sectional study; Post-Stroke Depression; Barthel index

Abstract Aim To determine the potential profile classes of anxiety reported by ischaemic stroke survivors in rural China, and to explore characteristics patients having different types post‐stroke anxiety. Design A cross‐sectional survey. Methods survey was conducted using convenience sampling collect data from 661 Anyang city, Henan Province, July 2021 September 2021. The parameters included study were socio‐demographic characteristics, self‐rating scale (SAS), depression (SDS) Barthel index daily activity ability. Potential analysis done recognize subgroups Chi‐square test performed individuals with Results model fitting indices supported three models which as follows: (a) Class 1, low‐level, stable group (65.3%, N = 431); (b) 2, moderate‐level, unstable (17.9%, 118) (c) 3, high‐level, (16.9%, 112). risk factors associated female patients, lower levels education, living alone, monthly household income, other chronic diseases, impaired ability depression. Conclusions This identified post‐ischaemic their China. Impact has significance providing evidence for development targeted intervention measures reduce negative emotions patients. Patient or Public Contribution In this study, researchers arranged time questionnaire collection village committee advance, gathered face‐to‐face collected mobility difficulties.