PloS one
Psychosocial profile of adults with Congenital Heart Disease according to documented history of anxiety disorders
By Martínez-Quintana E, García-Suárez MI, Alcántara-Castellano M and 2 others.
Abstract
Background
Adults with congenital heart disease (CHD) may experience substantial psychological distress. This study evaluated whether a documented history of anxiety disorders is associated with a distinct psychosocial profile in adults with CHD.
Methods
In this cross-sectional study, 45 adults with CHD were included: 21 with a documented history of anxiety disorders and 24 without. Psychosocial assessment included the EuroQol-5D-3L (EQ-5D-3L), Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES), State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI), and Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II). Associations between psychosocial measures and documented anxiety history were assessed using multivariable logistic regression adjusted for sex, NYHA functional class, and CHD complexity. Moderate depression was additionally assessed using univariable logistic regression.