factors associated with post-stroke depression among outpatient stroke patients at wongsonegoro hospital, indonesia

Background: various factors may cause depression in stroke patients. thus, the purpose of this study was to analyze the relationship between patient characteristics, behavioral perceptions, and daily activities and post-stroke depression (psd) among post-stroke patients. methods: the study design was cross-sectional. seventy outpatient stroke patients at wongsonegoro hospital, semarang, who met the inclusion and exclusion criteria were included in the study. behavioral perception was assessed using a behavioral questionnaire, daily activities using the barthel index, and depression using the hamilton depression rating scale. results: the data obtained were analyzed using linear regression analysis, chi-square tests, and graphpad software, version 9.5.1. the majority of patients were 59.95 years old, with 51.4% being male, 57.1% having their illness for ≥6 months, 44.3% having an education level, and 61.4% earning less than the minimum regional salary. characteristics such as age, length of illness, and income, as well as behavioral perception analysis and daily activities, were correlated with the incidence of psd, with a p<0.05. conclusion: strengthening behavioral perceptions and focusing on improving daily living should be a priority to reduce the risk of depression among patients. health education, along with practical support, needs to be implemented by health professionals for patients and their families to help them fulfill their daily activities and prevent psd.