The effects of happiness index on the social function of elderly patients with hypertension

LIU Dan; XU Shan-cai

doi:10.3969/j.issn.1672-5301.2017.03.014

Abstract：Objective To explore the effects of happiness index on the social function of elderly patients with hypertension. Methods From February 2015 to May 2016,240 patients in Community Health Service Center for diagnosis and treatment of elderly patients with hypertension were selected,the population and social function, happiness index were given investigation and correlation analysis. Results The scores of SAS and SDS in 240 pa-tients were(45.24±3.19)points and(41.40±2.95)points respectively. The incidence of anxiety and depression were 8.3% and 5.4% respectively. The total scores of subjective happiness index score of 240 patients were (33.29 ± 3.89)points,and the positive factor score were (23.56±4.82)points,and the negative factor score were (9.15± 2.29)points. Linear correlation analysis showed that elderly hypertensive patients with SAS and SDS scores were negative correlated to the subjective happiness index scores,positive factor scores and negative factor scores (P<0.05). Multiple stepwise regression analysis results showed that the marital status,course of disease,the score of SAS,cultural degree were the main influencing factors for the happiness index score (P<0.05). Conclusion The elderly hypertensive patients are more with low status such as depression,anxiety and other social features,it has a lower subjective happiness index and both can influence each other that result in vicious circle,clinical nursing should pay more attention to the psychological support of patients and reduce negative emotions.