유방암 진단 후 보이는 우울증상과 기질 및 성격특성에 대한 연구

Objectives: First, the objective of the present study was to investigate the differences of temperament and character traits between depression group(n=27) and non-depression group(n=29) in Breast Cancer patients. Second, it was to explore the effect of those factors on depression in breast cancer patients. Methods: Of the 115 subjects, 56 individuals were completed the 17-item Hamilton Depression Rating Scale(HDRS-17) with clinician and Korean version of Temperament and Character Inventory (TCI). Results: depression group showed significantly higher ``Harm avoidance``, and lower Self-directedness` score as compared to non-depression group. The stepwise linear regression analysis showed ``HA1(worry and pessimism)`` was the only significant predicting variable for depression. Conclusion: These data suggest that temperaments and characters should be considered in studies investigating depression from acute stressful events.