What Social Workers in Health Care Should Know About Lupus: A Structural Equation Model

    November 2011 in “ Health & Social Work ”
    Charles Auerbach, Nancy L. Beckerman
    TLDR Lupus patients often face depression and anxiety due to physical changes, with education and insurance affecting their mental health.
    This study, involving 378 patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), aimed to identify the psychosocial challenges faced by these individuals. It found that changes in appearance and physical limitations due to SLE were major causes of depression and anxiety. Chronic symptoms increased the likelihood of depression, while higher education levels were associated with lower depression and anxiety. Lack of health insurance correlated with the highest levels of depression and anxiety, followed by Medicaid, with Medicare patients reporting the least. A significant side effect of SLE medications was hair loss. These insights were intended to guide policy, programs, and clinical practices for SLE patients.
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