Relationship between anticipated stigma, anxiety, depression, resilience and quality of life in stroke survivor patients

Abstract

The aim of this study was to analyze the relationship between anxiety, depression, anticipated stigma, quality of life, and resilience in stroke survivor patients. Using a quantitative, correlational, non-experimental, cross-sectional design, a sample of 40 patients from Hospital San Jerónimo de Montería (Colombia) was evaluated through intentional non-probabilistic sampling. The Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HAD), the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC 10), the Chronic Illness Anticipated Stigma Scale (CIASS), and the SF-36 Health Survey were administered. Results showed that anxiety and depression were significantly and inversely related to quality of life dimensions such as physical functioning, vitality, social functioning, and mental health, while a direct relationship was found with bodily pain. No statistically significant correlations were found between anticipated stigma and other variables, or between resilience and the remaining scales. Notably, 37.5% of participants showed low resilience and 45% moderate resilience. Findings underscore the importance of addressing emotional components in a comprehensive post-stroke rehabilitation approach and suggest future research including moderating variables such as perceived social support and spirituality.