The assessment of psycho-emotional status and quality of life in women with stress cephalalgia

Abstract

The article discusses the issues of life quality, anxiety and depression among 130 women of reproductive age with stress cephalalgia. The MOS SF-36 (Medical Outcomes Study Short-Form 36) questionnaire has been used in the study, translated and validated by the company "Evidence - clinical pharmacological studies" and the Institute of clinical pharmacological studies (USA-St. Petersburg) and the Spielberg anxiety scale and the Beck depression questionnaire as well. The results demonstrated in patients’ considerable decrease in quality of life, namely the psychological and physical components and low and slight anxiety and slight depression. The study data can be applied in elaboration of individual and group approach in patients’ management.

Keywords

quality of life / stress cephalalgia / anxiety / depression

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