Predictors of anxiety and depression in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass surgery

Anxiety and depression are the most common psychological outcomes in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG). Determining the predictors of anxiety and reduction of cardiac events resulting from the outcome of psychological symptoms depression can be useful in ability of patients and therefore, this study was conducted to determine predictors of hospital anxiety and depression in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass surgery. This study is a cross-sectional study in which 170 patients undergoing coronary artery bypass surgery hospitalized in cardiac hospitals of Guilan University of Medical Sciences were selected by Convenience sampling method. Tools for data collection included demographic and social, Standardized questionnaire, Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale and the stressors questionnaire. The data were analyzed by SPSS software, version 17, and descriptive and inferential statistic tests were used. The findings showed 33/75% and 17/83%of patients had anxiety and depression at discharge. Based on logistic regression test predictors of hospital anxiety at “discharge pain or discomfort following surgery" sex and education level and depression at discharge "Lack of support from family and friends "age and sex were determined. Results of this study showed an occurrence of anxiety and depression in patients with coronary artery bypass surgery. Recommendations for further assessment of the mental status of the patients at discharge and considering predictors for planning appropriate interventions is recommended.