Multiple sclerosis and personality traits: associations with depression and anxiety.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Depression and anxiety are commonly observed in people with multiple sclerosis (pwMS). There is a growing body of literature supporting the hypothesis that personality traits can influence the mood disorders. This study aimed to investigate the personality traits and their relationships with depression and anxiety among pwMS.

Methods

234 pwMS were involved in this cross-sectional study. Personality traits, depression, and anxiety were assessed using the NEO Five-Factor Inventory (NEO-FFI) and Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), respectively. Pearson's correlation coefficient and generalized linear model were employed to evaluate the relationships between demographic and clinical characteristics, NEO-FFI, and HADS subscales.

Results

In pwMS, longer

SUBMITTER: Vaheb S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10929137 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature