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Associations among perceived negative consequences, perceived deterioration in well-being, fear of progression, and probable depression in Chinese adults with chronic kidney disease: a cross-sectional path analysis

Key takeaways

A survey of 456 people with kidney disease in China found a link between fear of the disease getting worse and signs of depression. People who felt their health was declining were more likely to be depressed. This shows a connection, but it does not prove that fear causes depression.

Who did this work

Tongxu Zhang (Lishui Central Hospital) · Ting Fang (Lishui Central Hospital) · Li Xueyi (Qujing Normal University) · Yun Wu (Lishui Central Hospital)

Source

Article · OpenAlex, CKD works · 2026-10-05
https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2026.1779503