Physical disability, anxiety and depression in people with MS: an internet-based survey via the UK MS Register.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

People with Multiple Sclerosis are known to have a relatively high prevalence of both anxiety and depression. Studies of the relationship between physical disability and mental health in people with MS have reported mixed results, showing the need for further work.

Methods

Between May 2011 and April 2012, 4516 people completed the MSIS-29 (v.1) and HADS scales via the dedicated internet site of the UK MS Register within a 7 day time window. These responses were linked with basic demographic and descriptive data and analysed in SPSS (v.20).

Results

The proportions of people experiencing anxiety or depression increased with physical disability such that 38.0% of respondents with low, and 66.7% with high disability reported at least mild anxiety, and 17.1% o

SUBMITTER: Jones KH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4143231 | biostudies-literature | 2014

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature