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ArticleBMC psychology2024

The bridge relationships of PTSD and depression symptoms among snakebite victims: a cross-sectional community-based survey.

Yu Chen, Wenning Fu, Xingyue Song, Yanlan Hu, Juntao Wang, Wenjie Hao, Lanfen He, Mohamed Diané, Ibrahima Sory Souaré, Wei Guo and 3 more

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Yu Chen *School of Public Health, Hainan Medical University, Haikou, Hainan, China.
Wenning Fu *School of Nursing, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, China.
Xingyue SongDepartment of Emergency, Hainan Clinical Research Center for Acute and Critical Diseases, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Hainan Medical University, Haikou, Hainan, China.
Yanlan HuSchool of Public Health, Hainan Medical University, Haikou, Hainan, China.
Juntao WangSchool of Public Health, Hainan Medical University, Haikou, Hainan, China.
Wenjie HaoSchool of Public Health, Hainan Medical University, Haikou, Hainan, China.
Lanfen HeSchool of Public Health, Hainan Medical University, Haikou, Hainan, China.
Mohamed DianéChina-Guinea Friendship Hospital, Kipe Ratoma 030 BP710 Guinea Friendship Hospital, Conakry, Guinea.
Ibrahima Sory SouaréChina-Guinea Friendship Hospital, Kipe Ratoma 030 BP710 Guinea Friendship Hospital, Conakry, Guinea.
Wei GuoEmergency Department, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
Chuanzhu LvEmergency Medicine Center, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
Xiaotong HanDepartment of Emergency Medicine, Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Emergency and Critical Care Metabolomics, Hunan Provincial Institute of Emergency Medicine, Hunan Provincial People's Hospital/The First Affiliated Hospital, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, Hunan, China. Hanxiaotong2021@163.com.
Shijiao YanSchool of Public Health, Hainan Medical University, Haikou, Hainan, China. yanshijiao@hainmc.edu.cn.

Funding

Hainan Clinical Medical Research Center Project LCYX202310Hainan Province Science and Technology Special Fund ZDKJ202004Hainan Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China 821RC557National Natural Science Foundation of China 82160647
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Abstract

backgroundThe incidence of comorbid depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms is higher in snakebite victims. However, the present state and contributing factors of depression and PTSD among Chinese snakebite victims remain unclear.

methodsA representative sample of 6837 snakebite victims were assessed with the Post-traumatic Stress Disorder Checklist (Civilian Version) and The Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale. Multivariate analyses, including network analysis, evaluated the contributing factors of PTSD and depression symptoms caused by snake bites, as well as the bridge symptoms of comorbidity networks.

resultsAmong 6,837 snakebite victims, 79.5% reported PTSD symptoms and 81.4% reported depression symptoms. Comorbidity of PTSD and depression symptoms was found in 75.1%. Key factors included the presence sequelae after snakebite (OR

conclusionThe primary psychological challenges for snakebite victims in China are PTSD and depression symptoms, which is concerning. Standardized diagnosis and treatments, timely medical care, and stable marital relationships can reduce risks. Additional psychological support and management of negative memories, especially for those with severe bridge symptoms, can be beneficial. Further research should concentrate on understanding victims' psychological states and developing effective interventions.

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DepressionSnake BitesStress Disorders, Post-TraumaticAdolescentAdultAgedChinaComorbidityCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedYoung AdultDepressionNetwork analysisPost-traumatic stress disorderSnakebite

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PMCPMC11373241

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