The Prediction of psychological distress of patients with MS based on Life Style and responsibility in COVID-19

The present study aimed to predict psychological distress of patients with MS based on Life Style and responsibility in COVID-19. Method was descriptive- correlation. Population was 400 patients with MS in the hospitals of Nikan, Ebne Sina and Erfan in Tehran in 2021. According to the table of Krejcie & Morgan (1970) and using simple random sampling 150 participants with inclusion criteria were selected and completed the questionnaires of Kesler & et al, s (2002) psychological distress, Lali & et al, s (2012) Life Style and Gaff, s (1975) responsibility. Data were analyzed by Pearson correlation and enter regression. The results indicated that healthy life style; physical health, exercise, weight control, disease prevention and social health and responsibility; punctuation, commitment, diligence, trust and discipline negatively predict psychological distress of patients with MS (p<0.01). The results show evidence that Life Style and responsibility through moderating life span in the cognitive, affective and behavioral aspects decrease psychological distress of patients with MS. Therefore, in order to prevent and decrease psychological distress of patients with MS, it is necessary to encourage them to apply healthy life style and responsibility.