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Baye AA, Bogale SK, Delie AT, Melak Fekadie M, Wondyifraw HG, Tigabu ME, Kebede M. Psychosocial distress and associated factors among adult cancer patients at oncology: a case of Ethiopia. Front Oncol 2023; 13:1238002. [PMID: 38192622 PMCID: PMC10772143 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2023.1238002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2023] [Accepted: 11/24/2023] [Indexed: 01/10/2024] Open
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Background Psychosocial distress is a chronic burden for cancer survivors, which impacts both their quality of life and their oncologic prognosis. Although the national cancer prevention and control program in Ethiopia has made efforts in cancer prevention, control, and management by implementing the national cancer control plan 2016-2020, there was no enough evidence about psychosocial distress among adult cancer patients. So, it is critical to understand the magnitude of psychosocial distress and the factors that contribute to it. Objective The purpose of this study was to assess the prevalence of psychosocial distress and associated factors among adult cancer patients at oncology units in the Amhara regional state, Ethiopia. 2022. Methods A multicenter institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted among a sample of 605 adult cancer patients from 30 April to 22 June 2022. A systematic random sampling technique was employed to select the study units. In addition, data were collected through interviewers administered questionnaires by using the validated and pretested tools. Distress was assessed using the Questionnaire on Stress in Cancer Patients Revised 10. Both bivariable and multivariable logistic regression was used to describe the association between dependent and independent variables. Independent variable with p < 0.25 in the bivariable logistic regression analyses were entered into multivariable logistic regression model. Variables with p < 0.05 in the multivariable logistic regression analyses were considered as statistically significant associated factors of psychosocial distress. Result A total of 593 adult cancer patients took part in this study with mean age of 46.86 ± 14.5 years. The overall prevalence of psychosocial distress was 63.74%. Variables such as being female [AOR = 1.98, 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.24-3.17], patients who lives in rural areas (AOR = 2.3, 95% CI: 1.49-3.54), community-based health insurance utilization (AOR = 0.34, 95% CI: 0.23-0.51), patients on chemotherapy treatment (AOR = 2.72, 95% CI: 1.38-5.39), patients with comorbidity (AOR = 3.2, 95% CI: 1.67-6.10), and symptom burdens such as severe fatigue (AOR = 1.65, 95% CI:1.09-2.39) and severe nausea (AOR = 2.07, 95% CI: 1.43-3.00) were statistically associated with psychosocial distress. Conclusion and recommendation In general, the findings of this study showed a relatively high magnitude in which around two-thirds of patients experienced psychosocial distress. It is better to establish and enforce the integration and coordination of psychosocial oncology service programs at national level with parallel guidelines and policies.
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- Astewle Andargie Baye
- Department of Adult Health Nursing, College of Health Sciences, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia
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- Department of Adult Health Nursing, School of Health Sciences, Bahir Dar University, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Adult Health Nursing, School of Health Sciences, Bahir Dar University, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Pediatric and Child Health Nursing, College of Health Sciences, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia
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- Department of Adult Health Nursing, College of Health Sciences, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia
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- Department of Adult Health Nursing, College of Health Sciences, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia
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Hwang S, Kang SW, Kim SJ, Han K, Kim BS, Jung W, Lim DH, Shin DW. Impact of Age-Related Macular Degeneration and Related Visual Disability on the Risk of Depression: A Nationwide Cohort Study. Ophthalmology 2023; 130:615-623. [PMID: 36717001 DOI: 10.1016/j.ophtha.2023.01.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2022] [Revised: 01/04/2023] [Accepted: 01/20/2023] [Indexed: 01/30/2023] Open
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PURPOSE To evaluate the prospective association of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and related visual disability (VD) with the risk of depression. DESIGN This nationwide population-based cohort study used authorized clinical data provided by the Korean National Health Insurance Service. PARTICIPANTS A total of 3 599 589 individuals older than 50 years participated in the Korean National Health Screening Program in 2009. METHODS Age-related macular degeneration diagnosis and the presence of accompanying VD were verified using diagnostic codes and disability registration data. Data on covariates, including age, sex, income level, residential area, systemic comorbidities, and behavioral factors, were collected from health screening results and claims data. Patients were followed up until December 2019, and incident cases of depression were identified using registered diagnostic codes. The prospective association of AMD and related VD with new-onset depression was investigated using the multivariable-adjusted Cox proportional hazard model. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Hazard ratios and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) for depression development according to the presence of AMD and VD. RESULTS During an average follow-up period of 8.52 years, 1 037 088 patients received new diagnoses of depression. Patients with previous diagnoses of AMD showed a greater risk of new-onset depression, with a hazard ratio of 1.15 (95% CI, 1.13-1.17) compared with the control group in the fully adjusted model. Patients with AMD and accompanying VD showed a further increased risk of depression, with a hazard ratio of 1.23 (95% CI, 1.16-1.30). CONCLUSIONS Individuals with a diagnosis of AMD have a higher risk of depression developing in the future. The risk of depression is increased further in patients with AMD who demonstrate VD. FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE(S) The author(s) have no proprietary or commercial interest in any materials discussed in this article.
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- Sungsoon Hwang
- Department of Ophthalmology, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea; Department of Clinical Research Design and Evaluation, Samsung Advanced Institute for Health Sciences and Technology (SAIHST), Sungkyunkwan University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science, Soongsil University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science, Soongsil University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Family Medicine and Supportive Care Center, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea; Department of Clinical Research Design and Evaluation, Samsung Advanced Institute for Health Sciences and Technology (SAIHST), Sungkyunkwan University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Clinical Research Design and Evaluation, Samsung Advanced Institute for Health Sciences and Technology (SAIHST), Sungkyunkwan University, Seoul, Republic of Korea; Department of Family Medicine and Supportive Care Center, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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Factors associated with and risk factors for depression in cancer patients - A systematic literature review. Transl Oncol 2022; 16:101328. [PMID: 34990907 PMCID: PMC8741617 DOI: 10.1016/j.tranon.2021.101328] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2021] [Accepted: 12/21/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Objective The prevalence of depression in oncological patients is 3, 4-fold compared to the general population. However, the specific risk factors for these prevalence rates are not fully understood. Methods A systematic literature review was conducted in nine electronic databases between 2005 and 2020. The quality of the eligible studies was appraised by two persons using the adapted 11-items Downs and Black checklist. Results Among 2010 potentially relevant articles, 40 studies were eligible, with 27 studies of high quality and 13 studies of moderate quality. A total of 156 factors associated with depression were identified which were clustered into somatic, psychological, social and sociodemographic factors. Pre-existing depression and personality factors were the most consistent associated factors with depression in cancer patients, while for most somatic and treatment-related factors only modest associations were found. Conclusions Grouped as bio-psycho-social associated factors, somatic factors showed a modest influence, whereas social relationship (support) and previous depression are unequivocally significantly associated with depression.
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Hong HC, Kim YM, Min A. Factors influencing quality of life among childhood cancer survivors in Korea: A quantile regression approach. Res Nurs Health 2021; 45:108-122. [PMID: 34322889 DOI: 10.1002/nur.22170] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2021] [Revised: 06/13/2021] [Accepted: 07/02/2021] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Cancer treatment in childhood may negatively affect survivors' quality of life. In this study, we aimed to determine the contributing factors for health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in survivors of childhood cancer in Korea using quantile regression analysis. This study was a secondary analysis. Data were collected from 130 childhood cancer survivors (CCS) from November 2018 to July 2019. Participants completed the Memorial Symptom Assessment Scale, Depression Anxiety Stress Scale, Health-Promoting Lifestyle Profile-II, and 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (physical component summary [PCS] and mental component summary [MCS]). Quantile and multiple linear regressions were used to analyze the factors contributing to HRQOL. The quantile and linear regression models revealed different results on the contributing factors to HRQOL in CCS. Mean PCS and MCS scores were 78.55 (SD = 15.08) and 64.02 (SD = 18.00), respectively. Symptoms (e.g., difficulty concentrating, worrying, pain, and lack of energy), physical activity, spiritual growth, interpersonal relationships, stress management, depression, and anxiety were significant influencing factors in some PCS quantiles, while symptoms, spiritual growth, interpersonal relationships, depression, and stress were significant influencing factors in some MCS quantiles. The findings of this study showed specific contributing factors in CCS with different levels of HRQOL. There is a need for targeted interventions related to risk reduction and stratification for CCS with different HRQOL levels. Symptom management strategies, early detection programs for CCS with psychological distress, and clinical and counseling interventions for CCS with poor HRQOL need to be developed.
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- Hye Chong Hong
- Department of Nursing, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, South Korea
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- College of Nursing, Research Institute of Nursing Science, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do, South Korea
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- Department of Nursing, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, South Korea
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Puleo GE, Borger T, Bowling WR, Burris JL. The State of the Science on Cancer Diagnosis as a "Teachable Moment" for Smoking Cessation: A Scoping Review. Nicotine Tob Res 2021; 24:160-168. [PMID: 34212198 DOI: 10.1093/ntr/ntab139] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2020] [Accepted: 06/30/2021] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Theoretically, cancer diagnosis has potential to spur health behavior changes in physical activity, diet, substance use, medication adherence and the like. The Teachable Moment heuristic is a parsimonious, transtheoretical framework for understanding the conditions under which behavior change might occur, with constructs that include affective, cognitive, and social factors. Application of the Teachable Moment to smoking cessation after cancer diagnosis might aid selection of predictors in observational studies and inform how to optimally design interventions to promote quit attempts and sustain abstinence, as many smoking cessation interventions for cancer survivors do not yield positive outcomes. This scoping review of 47 studies that span nearly 20 years of literature examines measurement of the Teachable Moment constructs and what empirical support they have in explaining cancer survivors' smoking behavior. From this review, it appears the construct of affective response is more widely explored than risk perceptions, social role, and self-concept. Strong, negative affective responses (e.g., anxiety, general distress) may be a powerful contributor to continued smoking after cancer diagnosis. Risk perceptions may also play a role in smoking behavior, such that never and former smokers espouse stronger perceptions of smoking-related risks than current smokers. Finally, due to a paucity of studies, the role of cancer survivors' self-concept (e.g., identity as a "cancer survivor") and changes in their social role (e.g., employee, athlete) are unclear contributors to their smoking behavior. In summary, the Teachable Moment holds promise in its application to smoking cessation after cancer diagnosis, though more direct research is needed.
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- Department of Psychology, University of Kentucky
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- Department of Psychology, University of Kentucky.,Markey Cancer Center, University of Kentucky
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Do COVID-19-Related Treatment Changes Influence Fear of Cancer Recurrence, Anxiety, and Depression in Breast Cancer Patients? Cancer Nurs 2021; 45:E628-E638. [PMID: 33654008 DOI: 10.1097/ncc.0000000000000937] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND The worldwide spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has impacted the treatment of cancer patients. Treatment changes can negatively affect patients' prognosis and may be psychologically burdensome. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to explore whether COVID-19-related treatment changes (delays, cancellations, changes) influenced fear of cancer recurrence, anxiety, and depression in breast cancer patients. METHODS A convenience sample (n = 154) of patients who were diagnosed with breast cancer no longer than 2 years ago was obtained from an online community and social network site. The survey content included COVID-19-related treatment experiences and psychological status. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, χ2 test, independent t test, and analysis of variance. RESULTS Twenty-nine patients (18.8%) had experienced COVID-19-related treatment changes, and changes of the treatment plan had a significant correlation with depression (t = 2.000, P = .047). Fear of cancer recurrence was high (mean score, 84.31 ± 24.23). Fifteen percent had moderate to severe levels of anxiety, and 24.7% had moderate to severe levels of depression. Narrative reports also identified COVID-19-related unforeseen costs. CONCLUSION In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, breast cancer patients experienced treatment changes, and changes in treatment plans were significantly associated with depression. Fear of recurrence, anxiety, and depression were found at high levels. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE Oncology nurses should assess the psychological status of cancer patients in the early survivorship phase who appear to be especially vulnerable during the COVID-19 pandemic. Oncology nurses can also monitor whether patients are receiving timely supportive care to alleviate fears and anxiety and assess financial needs for COVID-19-related costs.
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The number of cancer survivors is increasing globally. More than 15.5 million Americans in 2016 and 1.3 million Koreans in 2013 were living with cancer history. This growing population is expected to increase due to marked development of cancer treatment and early detection. Especially, breast cancer is the second most common cancer in Korean women with relatively favorable 5-year survival rate. Cancer survivors generally face various physical, psychological, and social problems including late-effect or long-term effect after cancer treatment and high risk for second primary cancer and comorbid chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease and bone health. Breast cancer survivors also encounter wide range of health problems. To satisfy their complex needs, comprehensive supports are required. We categorized the strategy of comprehensive care for breast cancer survivors into (1) Surveillance for primary cancer, (2) Screening of second primary cancer, (3) Management of comorbid health condition, (4) Promoting healthy lifestyle behaviors, and (5) Preventive care. In the future, studies for providing best comprehensive care for breast cancer survivors are needed according to the individuals' demand.
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- Su Min Jeong
- Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, South Korea
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- Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, South Korea.
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Self-reported depression in cancer survivors versus the general population: a population-based propensity score-matching analysis. Qual Life Res 2019; 29:483-494. [PMID: 31707694 DOI: 10.1007/s11136-019-02339-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/16/2019] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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PURPOSE The purpose of the study was to evaluate health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and depression in community-dwelling cancer survivors using structured questionnaires and propensity score matching (PSM). METHODS Subjects (age ≥ 30 years) who participated in the Sixth Korean National Health and Nutritional Exam Survey completed the EuroQoL5 Dimensions (EQ-5D) and Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9). For the analysis, participants were divided into a cancer survivor group and a group consisting of the general cancer-free population. We compared PHQ-9 and EQ-5D Utility Index scores between the two groups, while controlling for underlying baseline demographic and clinical differences between groups using PSM. Additionally, we divided cancer survivors into two group (< 5 vs. ≥ 5 years since cancer diagnosis), and we evaluated whether the cancer prevalence period was associated with the EQ-5D Utility Index score. RESULT Of all 4124 subjects, 208 cancer survivors were matched with 624 controls using PSM. PHQ-9 and EQ-5D scores in cancer survivors were not different from the general population. In unadjusted subgroup analyses, PHQ-9 scores and EQ-5D proportion of subjects with anxiety/depression (23.3% vs. 7.6%) were higher in cancer survivors with < 5 years since cancer diagnosis compared to those with ≥ 5 years. In multivariate analyses, predictors of depression in cancer survivors included household income and employment status, and predictors of HRQoL-included household income and subjective perceived health status. Period since the cancer diagnosis was not a predictor of either depression or HRQoL. CONCLUSIONS Depression and HRQoL in cancer survivors were similar to that experienced by the general population, and household income, perceived subjective health status and employment status were the main factors affecting depression and HRQoL in cancer survivors.
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Park B, Lee MH, Kong SY, Lee ES. Psychosocial Health of Disease-Free Breast Cancer Survivors Compared with Matched Non-cancer Controls. Cancer Res Treat 2018; 51:178-186. [PMID: 29621874 PMCID: PMC6333996 DOI: 10.4143/crt.2017.585] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2017] [Accepted: 04/03/2018] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
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PURPOSE The present study investigated the psychosocial health of disease-free breast cancer survivors who receive health examinations compared to matched non-cancer controls in a community setting. Materials and Methods We used baseline data from the Health Examinee cohort, which is composed of subjects participating in health. The disease-free breast cancer survivors were defined as those who were ≥ 2 years from initial diagnosis of breast cancer who had completed treatment. Females without a history of cancer were randomly selected at 1:4 ratio by 5-year age groups, education, and household income as a comparison group. We analyzed results from the Psychosocial Well-being Index-Short Form (PWI-SF) as a psychosocial health measurement. RESULTS A total of 347 survivors of breast cancer and 1,388 matched controls were included. Total scores on the PWI-SF were lower in breast cancer survivors than matched non-cancer controls (p=0.006), suggesting a lower level of psychosocial stress in breast cancer survivors. In comparison to the control group, prevalence of drinking, smoking and obesity were lower, while exercising for ≥ 150 min/wk was higher in breast cancer survivors (p < 0.05). These findings suggest that breast cancer survivors have better health behaviors than their noncancer controls. After adjusting for other sociodemographic variables, breast cancer survivors were 36% less likely to be included in the stress group (odds ratio, 0.64; 95% confidence interval, 0.42 to 0.98). CONCLUSION The disease-free breast cancer survivors resuming daily life demonstrated better psychosocial health status compared to matched non-cancer controls.
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- Boyoung Park
- Department of Medicine, Hanyang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.,National Cancer Center Graduate School of Cancer Science and Policy, Goyang, Korea
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- Center for Breast Cancer, Hospital, National Cancer Center, Goyang, Korea.,Department of Surgery, Keimyung University School of Medicine, Daegu, Korea
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- Research Institute, National Cancer Center, Goyang, Korea.,Department of Laboratory Medicine, Hospital, National Cancer Center, Goyang, Korea
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- National Cancer Center Graduate School of Cancer Science and Policy, Goyang, Korea.,Center for Breast Cancer, Hospital, National Cancer Center, Goyang, Korea.,Research Institute, National Cancer Center, Goyang, Korea
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Ahn S, Jung H, Kim S, Shin SJ, Park CG, Chu SH. Quality of life among Korean gastrointestinal cancer survivors. Eur J Oncol Nurs 2017; 30:15-21. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejon.2017.07.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2017] [Revised: 06/22/2017] [Accepted: 07/03/2017] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Stress and Depressive Symptoms in Cancer Survivors and Their Family Members: Korea Community Health Survey, 2012. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2017; 14:ijerph14090999. [PMID: 28862672 PMCID: PMC5615536 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph14090999] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2017] [Revised: 08/31/2017] [Accepted: 08/31/2017] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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This study examined the prevalence of perceived stress and depressive symptoms in cancer survivors and their family members compared with subjects without cancer and without family members with cancer. The subjects of this cross-sectional study were adults ≥19 years old who participated in the 2012 Korea Community Health Survey. Stress and depressive symptoms in cancer survivors and their family members were assessed and compared to symptoms in control groups by chi-square tests and multiple logistic regression analyses. Of the 6783 cancer survivors, 26.9% and 8.7% reported having stress and depressive symptoms, respectively, and 27.7% and 5.9% of family members of cancer survivors reported having stress and depressive symptoms, respectively. Cancer survivors showed higher adjusted odds ratio (aOR) for stress (aOR = 1.26, 95% confidence interval (CI) = 1.16-1.37) and depressive symptoms (aOR = 1.82, 95% CI = 1.57-2.11) than subjects without cancer history. Family members of cancer survivors showed a higher OR for stress and depressive symptoms than subjects without a family member who survived cancer. Cancer survivors and family members of cancer survivors had more stress and depressive symptoms than controls. Careful management for cancer patients and their family members should include screening for stress and depression to improve mental health associated with cancer survivorship.
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