An investigation on the relationship between quality of life of the convalescent psychopaths in community and social supports / 重庆医学

ABSTRACT

Objective To investigate the relationship between quality of life of the convalescent psychopaths in community and their social supports.Methods A total of 51 psychiatric patients in the rehabilitation period were recruited and investigated from the rehabilitation center of the community rehabilitation center in Beitang district,Wuxi city by using the questionnaire on the quality of life (QLS),social support scale(SSS) and the perceived social support Scale(PSSS).And then,they were compared with 50 healthy subjects.Results The dimension scores of QLS,SSS and PSSS of the psychiatric patients were significantly lower than those of healthy persons (P<0.01).The dimension scores of QLS had significantly positive relationship with most of the dimension scores of SSS and PSSS (P<0.05).Economic status,participation in social activities and family support showed significantly positive prediction to body function(P<0.05).Financial situation showed significantly positive prediction to mental function(P<0.05).Conclusion The quality of life of the convalescent psychopaths is poor,and there is a positive correlation with social support system.Economic status,participation in social activities and family support are the main factors that affect their quality of life.