Psychological investigation and analysis of 116 earthquake patients from Sichuan / 医学研究生学报

ABSTRACT

Objective:To investigate the psychological state of the patients from Wenchuan Earthquake treated in some local and military hospitals.Methods:We consulted the general data and pathogenetic condition of 116 patients from the earthquake-stricken area of Sichuan,studied their mental health using the Hamilton Anxiety Scale(HAMA) and investigated their psychological changes during the rescue and treatment with self-designed questionnaires.Results:The earthquake patients manifested obvious anxiety in the initial stage and their mental health was gradually improved towards the end of the rescue process.Conclusion:Wenchuan Earthquake caused great psychological trauma in the earthquake patients,for whom timely psychological intervention is of utmost importance.