Journal of Tissue Engineering and Reconstructive Surgery ›› 2025, Vol. 21 ›› Issue (1): 68-.

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The status and influencing factors of anxiety and depression in patients with congenital microtia

  

  • Online:2025-02-25 Published:2025-03-06

Abstract:

 Objective To investigate the current status of anxiety and depression in patients with congenital microtia, and analyze the related influencing factors of anxiety and depression. Methods The general data questionnaire and hospital anxiety and depression scale were used to evaluate 148 patients with congenital microtia who met the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Results The proportion of anxiety and depression in patients with congenital microtia was 20.3% and 16.2%, respectively. Univariate analysis showed that the influencing factors of anxiety in patients with congenital microtia mainly included education level, primary caregiver, hearing status of the affected side, facial asymmetry, being ridiculed by others; Residence, family structure, primary caregiver, hearing status of the affected side, facial asymmetry and being ridiculed by others were related to depression in patients with congenital microtia (P<0.05). Conclusion Patients with congenital microtia experience high levels of anxiety and depression, with many influencing factors. Health professionals should provide targeted interventions and psychological care as early as possible to alleviate patients’ anxiety and depression, and to comprehensively improve their mental health status.

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