Psychological status and coping strategy of somatization disorders

Objective: To evaluate the psychological status of patients with somatization disorders by using questionnaire survey and professional mental scale, aiming to provide effective coping strategies for psychological and physical recovery. Methods: Fifty patients diagnosed with somatization disorder and 50 corresponding family members were assigned into the study group. Fifty healthy subjects and 50 their family members were allocated into the control group. All participants received comprensive evaluation by using SCL-90, SSRS and CSQ. Results: In the study group, the average scores of a majority of items in the SAS and SDS were significantly higher than those in the control group (all P<0.05). The mean scores of overall social and subjective support in patients with somatization disorder were considerably lower than those in their counterparts (all P<0.05). In the study group, the average score of negative factor was significantly higher whereas that of the positive factor was apparently lower compared with the values obtained in the control group (all P<0.05). Conclusion: Patients diagnosed with somatization disorder and their family members present with evident psychological symptoms, lack of social support and effective strategy against the symptoms of somatization disorder.