Abstract: Objective To investigate the correlaton between perceived stress and coping style and depression in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Methods A total of 173 subjects were investigated by the Chinese version (PSS-C), the self-rating anxiety scale (SAS) and the simple coping style questionnaire (SCSQ). Data was collected between July 2018 to December 2018 in digestive department of Peking Union Medical College Hospital. Results The total score of perceived stress was (25.23 ± 6.01) ; The average score of positive coping style was (1.79 ± 0.62) ,negative coping style was (1.24 ± 0.56); the level of depression was (53.43 ± 9.64) . There was a correlation between the score of perceived stress and the positive coping style (r=0.253, P<0.01) and depressive symptoms of patients (r=0.323, P<0.01). Conclusion Medical staff should give attention to the management of emotion and stress among IBD patients. Effective measures should be developed to promote them take more positive coping styles in face of disease and improve their quality of life.

Key words: Key words: Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Perception of pressure, Coping style, Depressive level