The Prevalence And Associated Factors Of Post-stroke Depression Among First-time Stroke Survivors In Chengdu

ObjectiveThe aim of the study is to examine the prevalence and associated factors of post-stroke depression among first-time Chinese stroke survivors over a period of three months in Chengdu. SubjectsThe consecutive first-time stroke survivors admitted to a regional hospital in Chengdu. Inclusion criteria:1. Native of Chengdu or outsider living in Chengdu for more than 3years2. Experienced the first stroke as confirmed by medical doctors based on clinical assessment and Computerized Tomography (CT) scan findingsExclusion criteria:1. expressive or receptive aphasia2. history of depression, psychiatric illness or substance abuse3. pre-existing disabling condition Study methodResearch designThis study adopted a 3-month prospective design. Data were collected at two time point by the same researchers who were independent of the...