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SynthesisInternational journal of environmental research and public health2024

Neuroticism as a Common Factor in Depression and Anxiety Associated with Multiple Sclerosis-A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Alina Schenk, Cosmin Octavian Popa, Cristiana Manuela Cojocaru, Ștefan Marian, Smaranda Maier, Rodica Bălașa

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Alina SchenkThe Doctoral School, George Emil Palade University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science and Technology, 540142 Targu Mures, Romania.
Cosmin Octavian PopaDepartment of Ethics and Social Science, George Emil Palade University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science and Technology, 540142 Targu Mures, Romania.ORCID 0000-0002-3155-9291
Cristiana Manuela CojocaruThe Doctoral School, George Emil Palade University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science and Technology, 540142 Targu Mures, Romania.ORCID 0000-0002-7344-5882
Ștefan MarianDepartment of Psychology, West University of Timişoara, 4 Vasile Pâvan Boulevard, 300223 Timişoara, Romania.ORCID 0000-0003-1133-8384
Smaranda MaierNeurology Clinic I, Emergency Clinical County Hospital, 540163 Targu Mures, Romania.
Rodica BălașaNeurology Clinic I, Emergency Clinical County Hospital, 540163 Targu Mures, Romania.

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Abstract

backgroundLeft undiagnosed and untreated, the association between multiple sclerosis and mental health difficulties significantly increases the multimorbidity risk in these patients. Hence, the purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to estimate the prevalence of neuroticism, depression, and anxiety in MS and to explore the cumulative impact of these psychological factors on the disease expression.

methodsA literature search was conducted on PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, and Google Scholar databases, according to the PRISMA guidelines. Also, the potential risk of bias was assessed using the AXIS tool.

resultAfter a rigorous full-text examination, among the 756 identified studies, 22 investigations were considered for the systematic review, and 10 studies were selected for the meta-analysis. The prevalence of neuroticism in the studied population was 24.06% (95% CI: 16.79-33.34), of depression 20.77% (95% CI: 7.67-33.88), while the presence of anxiety was found in 23.94% (95% CI: 6.21-40.36).

conclusionsThe main finding of this research confirms that psychiatric disorders often co-occur with MS, impacting the clinical symptoms and life quality of patients living with this illness. For a better understanding of the interaction between personality, depression, anxiety, and the disease symptoms, future research should consider conducting comparisons on more homogenous studies.

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AnxietyDepressionMultiple SclerosisNeuroticismAnxiety DisordersHumansPrevalenceanxietydepressionfatiguemultiple sclerosisneuroticismpersonalityquality of life

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