ArticleInternational journal of MS care2025
You've Got a Friend in Me: The Importance of a Confidant and Its Role on Health and Well-Being Among Women With Multiple Sclerosis.
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Abstract
backgroundSocial support plays a significant role in maintaining one's health and well-being. A perceived or objective lack of close friendships can indicate loneliness and/or limited social support. The present study aimed to examine the impact of having a close friend on the overall health and psychological well-being (PWB) of women with multiple sclerosis (MS).
methodsA prospective national study examining factors associated with unemployment in MS enrolled 160 women. As part of an online survey, participants were asked whether they had someone they could confide in. Group comparisons on measures of health, PWB, quality of life (QOL), social support, and marital/partner satisfaction were made between those who said
resultsApproximately 19% of participants reported not having a confidant. These individuals reported worse perceived general, physical, and mental health and more severe depression, anxiety, fatigue, sleep disturbance, and pain. They also reported lower levels of PWB, life satisfaction, social support, and marital/partner satisfaction. Regression analyses revealed that having a confidant was a significant predictor of physical and mental health, PWB, and QOL, even when considering other lifestyle factors.
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