ALB and depressive symptom measurement: Although previous studies [38, 39, 40, 41] have demonstratedthat reduced levels of albumin and prealbumin—indicators of poor nutritionalstatus and impaired liver function—as well as abnormal liver function markersare associated with negative mental health outcomes, our research found nosignificant correlation between these clinical parameters and the prevalence ofanxiety or depression in CHB inpatients.