Disease knowledge level is a noteworthy risk factor of anxiety and depression in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a cross-sectional study

Conclusions:
The level of patients' disease knowledge is a significant risk factor of anxiety and depression in COPD patients. Epidemiology and infections are key topics of COPD knowledge to target in the Chinese population.Trial registration: ChiCTR-OCS-12002518

Source: BMC Pulmonary Medicine - Latest articles - May 28, 2014 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Qiao ZhangJiangrong LiaoXiuqing LiaoXiuling WuMin WanChangzheng WangQianli Ma Source Type: research