Abstract

LOPEZ-JUSTICIA, M. DOLORES et al. Depression and anxiety in people with retinitis pigmentosa, their family and a control group. Univ. Psychol. [online]. 2011, vol.10, n.2, pp.467-476. ISSN 1657-9267.

The aim of this study was to determine the possible presence of depression and / or anxiety in adults with Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP), as well as their families, compared to a control group. It was also intended to determine if the Visual Acuity (VA) have any impact on the variables analyzed. It was used the State - Trait Anxiety Inventory and the Beck Depression Inventory. Results showed that anxiety was higher in people with RP and their families, as a state and as a feature, and the presence of mild depression in RP group. No relationship was found between VA and these variables. It is recommended to evaluate anxiety and depression variables just after the diagnosis of the disease and again over time, in order to provide psychological support to those affected and their families.

Keywords : Depression; Anxiety; Visual Acuity; Retinitis Pigmentosa; Adults; Behavioural Sciences; Clinical Psychology; Psychological Tests; Psychoanalysis; Psychotherapy.

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