Chronotype and the Big-Five personality traits as predictors of chronic fatigue among patients with sarcoidosis. A cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Sarcoidosis may seriously hamper patients' quality of life despite fairly good prognosis.

Objectives

To assess the relationship between the Big Five personality traits, chronotype and severity of fatigue symptoms, in the context of selected clinical variables and general mental health among patients with sarcoidosis.

Methods

The study group comprised 60 patients with a confirmed diagnosis of sarcoidosis. They were asked to share relevant clinical data and complete a set of questionnaires: Fatigue Asessment Scale (FAS), General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-28), the NEO Five Factor Inventory and Composite Scale of Morningness.

Results

In linear regression analysis, FAS score was predicted by female sex, active sarcoidosis status, Morning Affect and Consci

SUBMITTER: Mokros L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10494746 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature