Illness perception, coping and psychological distress among patients with metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) in China.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The study examined the effects of illness perception on mental health among patients with metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) and the moderating role of coping style in this effect.

Methods

The current study has collected the data of MAFLD patients at baseline and 8 months after. In both baseline and follow-up surveys, structural questionnaires were adopted to assess participants' illness perception (BIPQ), coping strategies (Brief COPE) and psychological distress (GHQ-12). A cross-lagged panel model was constructed to examine the associations between illness perception and psychological distress over 8 months. The moderating role of coping in the relationship between illness perception and psychological distress was addressed.

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SUBMITTER: Chen L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11812146 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature