Publications by authors named "Ningxiang Ma"
Article Synopsis
- - Enhancing psychosocial functioning is essential for lowering the risk of relapse in individuals who have recovered from depression, as found in a year-long study involving 182 participants who were assessed multiple times post-remission.
- - The study revealed that improvements in psychosocial functioning can decrease relapse odds by 54.2%, with subjective depressive symptoms, social support, and positive coping being key factors influencing this functioning.
- - Notably, while negative automatic thoughts were crucial initially, the overall impact of social support and coping strategies remained consistently important throughout the follow-up period, suggesting a complex relationship between these factors and recovery over time.
[Prevalence and predictors of acute stress disorder after earthquake: findings from Wenchuan earthquake in China].
Zhonghua Yu Fang Yi Xue Za Zhi
November 2008
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to assess how common acute stress disorder (ASD) is among victims of the Wenchuan earthquake in China, and to identify factors influencing its prevalence.
- Out of 891 participants, 874 were evaluated, revealing an ASD occurrence rate of 12.59%, with higher rates in females (15.16%) compared to males (9.52%).
- Key predictors of ASD included being female, experiencing family casualties, and significant property loss, indicating the need for further research on trauma effects and gender differences.