ペットロスに伴う死別反応から医師の介入を要する精神疾患を生じる飼主の割合

木村 祐哉; 金井 一享; 伊藤 直之; 近澤 征史朗; 堀 泰智; 星 史雄; 川畑 秀伸; 前沢 政次

doi:10.2743/jve.20.59

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A Longitudinal Study of Mental Illness among Bereaved Pet Owners

Yuya KIMURA, Kazutaka KANAI, Naoyuki ITOH, Seishiro CHIKAZAWA, Yasutomo HORI, Fumio HOSHI, Hidenobu KAWABATA, Masaji MAEZAWA

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Yuya KIMURA
Department of Small Animal Internal Medicine, School of Veterinary Medicine, Kitasato University
Kazutaka KANAI
Department of Small Animal Internal Medicine, School of Veterinary Medicine, Kitasato University
Naoyuki ITOH
Department of Small Animal Internal Medicine, School of Veterinary Medicine, Kitasato University
Seishiro CHIKAZAWA
Department of Small Animal Internal Medicine, School of Veterinary Medicine, Kitasato University
Yasutomo HORI
Department of Small Animal Internal Medicine, School of Veterinary Medicine, Kitasato University
Fumio HOSHI
Department of Small Animal Internal Medicine, School of Veterinary Medicine, Kitasato University
Hidenobu KAWABATA
Department of Medical Education, Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University
Masaji MAEZAWA
Himawari Clinic Kyougoku

Keywords: bereavement reaction, depression, family function, grief, pet loss

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2016 Volume 20 Issue 1 Pages 59-65

DOI https://doi.org/10.2743/jve.20.59

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Abstract

Psychosomatic symptoms of bereaved pet owners were longitudinally evaluated through a questionnaire survey. Results showed that the numbers of suspected cases of mental illness 0, 2, and 4 months after the pet loss were 22/37 (59.5%), 17/30 (56.7%), and 11/27 (40.7%), respectively. Risk factors could include age of owner, relationship between the owner and the pet, and family function.

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