Analysis of anxiety and depression symptoms in adolescents with facial burns.

Anxiety and depression are common psychological reactions in teenagers with facial burns and have a significant impact on their rehabilitation and quality of life. To analyze anxiety and depressive symptoms in teenagers with facial burns. We selected 50 young patients with facial burns who were treated at our hospital between October 2023 and October 2024. The Hamilton Anxiety Scale and Beck Depression Inventory were used to evaluate anxiety and depressive symptoms. Additionally, we evaluated patients' social support levels and self-esteem. Pearson's correlation analysis was used to evaluate factors related to depression and anxiety. The overall average Hamilton Anxiety Scale score was 23.4 ± 6.2, and 16 (32%) and 34 (68%) patients showed mild to moderate and moderate to severe anxiety, respectively. The overall average Beck Depression Inventory score was 18.7 ± 7.5, and 23 (46%) and 27 (54%) patients had mild to moderate and moderate to severe depression, respectively. Furthermore, Pearson's correlation analysis showed a significant positive correlation between burn severity and anxiety (r = 0.48, P < 0.01) and depression (r = 0.42, P < 0.01) symptoms. Self-esteem scores and social support were significantly negatively correlated with anxiety (r = -0.55 and r = -0.40, respectively; P < 0.01) and depression (r = -0.60 and r = -0.38, respectively; P < 0.01 for both). Adolescents with facial burns commonly experience anxiety and depressive symptoms, the severity of which is closely related to burn severity, social support, and self-esteem.