Comparison of Pet Owners and Non-Pet Owners in Terms of Depression, Anxiety and Quality of Life
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Objective: In this study, it was aimed to compare pet owners and non-pet owners in terms of depression, anxiety and quality of life.
Methods: A total of 397 healthy volunteers over the age of 18, 192 pet owners, and 205 non-pet owners were included in our study. Sociodemographic data form, World Health Organization Quality of Life Scale-Short Form (SF-36), and Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) were administered to all participants.
Results: Of all participants, 60.2% (n=239) were female and 39.8% (n=158) were male. The mean age of pet owners (36.74±9.56) was similar to non-pet owners (35.52±9.16) (p=0.194). The mean depression scores of pet owners (4.39±3.37) were significantly lower than non-pet owners (6.02±3.72) (p<0.001). The mean anxiety scores of pet owners (5.82±3.49) were significantly lower than non-pet owners (7.24±4.07) (p<0.001). Physical function, emotional role function, energy vitality, mental health and pain mean scores of SF-36 subscales were found to be significantly higher in pet owners (respectively; p=0.020, p=0.020, p=0.039, p=0.031, p=0.025).
Conclusion: It can be said that pet owners have a lower risk of depression and anxiety, and in many fields have a better quality of life.
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