Psychosocial Factors and Immune Function of Patients with Malignant Tumors / 中国心理卫生杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective: To study the relationship between immune function and psychosocial factors of patients with malignant tumors Method:37 inpatients with malignant tumors were collected They had no chemotherapy or radiotherapy in the past month and without history of immune disease or medication influencing immune system 37 inpatients of internal department without tumor were collected as control All subjects completed EPQ, SCL-90, SAS, SDS, LES, SSRS and DSQ Researchers assessed their mood with HAMA and HAMD, and their immune function by measuring serum IgG, IgA, IgM, C 3, C 4, CH50 and sub-groups of lymphocyte Results:Study group had lower IgM and less CD 16 + than control The level of IgM was associated with course of disease, educational level, gender, personality, defense style, negative life events and social support The level of CD 3 + was associated with depression in addition to other factors mentioned above Conclusion: Patients with malignant tumors have immune dysfunction, which associated with psychosocial factors such as negative life events, social support and depression