Prevalence of depression among relatives of cancer patients in Jordan: A cross-sectional survey

2011 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 25-29 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nizar M. Mhaidat ◽  
Suleiman A. Ai-Sweedan ◽  
Karem H. Alzoubi ◽  
Sayer I. Alazzam ◽  
Mohammed N. Banihani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Chronically Ill ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Psychological Status ◽  
Disease Stage ◽  
Psychological State ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Prevalence Of Depression

AbstractObjective:Depression is common among chronically ill patients and their relatives. In this article, we investigated the prevalence of depression among relatives of cancer patients in Jordan, and studied the relation between several socio-demographic, disease- and treatment-related factors, together with the occurrence of depression among those relatives.Method:A cross-sectional survey study was conducted at a major university hospital in Jordan. Relatives of cancer patients were interviewed for socio-demographic information, and medical records were checked for information about disease and treatment of patient. Psychological status of the relative was assessed using the Hospital Anxiety & Depression Scale (HADS).Results:The prevalence of depression in our sample was 81.9%. Age and degree of relatedness were significantly correlated with the occurrence of depression among relatives of cancer patients. Significant correlations were also detected between depression among patient's relatives and the stage of the disease. Positive predictive factors for depression included relatives being middle aged, close relatedness, patients being in advanced disease stage, and on chemotherapy or undergoing surgery for cancer treatment.Significance of results:Depression is prevalent among relatives of cancer patients. Therefore, more attention is needed to detect changes in the psychological state of vulnerable relatives of cancer patients, in an effort to reduce the occurrence of depression.

Patients’ knowledge and awareness of safe handling of oral anticancer agents at Sultan Qaboos University Hospital in Oman

2021 ◽  
pp. 107815522110562
Author(s):  
Moataz M Hassan ◽  
Dhabya Al-Marzooq ◽  
Hanan Al-Habsi ◽  
Amna Al-Hashar ◽  
Murtadha Al-Khabori ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Anticancer Agents ◽  
Oral Chemotherapy ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
National Guidelines ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Safe Handling ◽  
Chemotherapy Drugs ◽  
Oral Anticancer Agents

Background Safe handling of oral anticancer agents is of great concern. There is a lack of clear, national guidelines on how patients can safely handle and dispose of unwanted medications. We aimed to evaluate the safe handling, storage, and disposal of oral anticancer drugs among cancer patients and caregivers at home. Method This cross-sectional survey of adult cancer patients (or their adult caregivers) used a closed-ended questionnaire from May 2019 to March 2020. Results A total of 257 patients (50 ± 15 years; range: 18–93 years) were enrolled; however, only 91% (233/257) reported self-administering oral anticancer medications. Caregivers were more likely to administer oral anticancer agents for patients ≥60 years than those <40 years old (63% vs. 8%; P = 0.001). Most patients (52%; 133/257) did not wash their hands after administering the drug; 74% (164/222) of the respondents reported that their medications were kept in a bedroom cabinet, while 18% (40/222) stored their medications in a refrigerator, and 5% (12/222) in a kitchen cabinet. A total of 55% (68/124) of patients returned their excess oral chemotherapy medications to the hospitals; however, 36% (45/124) disposed of their unused oral chemotherapy drugs in a household garbage container. Conclusion While two-thirds of patients stored their oral anticancer medications properly, more than half used inappropriate handling procedures. Disposal practices were inconsistent and did not adhere to the reported international guidelines.

scholarly journals End-of-life Care Preferences among Cancer Patients in Southern Thailand: A University Hospital-based Cross-Sectional Survey

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jarurin Pitanupong ◽  
Sahawit Janmanee
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
End Of Life ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
End Of Life Care ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Life Care ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
At Home

Abstract Background: End-of-life care preferences may be highly individual, heterogenic, and variable according to culture and belief. This study aimed to explore preferences and factors associated with end-of-life care among Thai cancer patients with the goal of helping optimize their quality of life.Methods: A cross-sectional study surveyed cancer outpatients at Songklanagarind Hospital from August to November 2020. The questionnaires inquired about: 1) personal and demographic information, 2) experiences with end-of-life care received by relatives, and 3) end-of-life care preferences. To determine end-of life preferences, the data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. The data concerning patient demographics and end-of-life care preferences were compared using Fisher’s exact test. Results: The majority of the 96 cancer outpatients were female (65.6%), and the overall mean age was 55.8 ±11.6 years. More than half of them had an experience of observing someone die (68.8%), and they were predominantly satisfied with the care received by their relatives in passing away at home surrounded by family (47.0%) and being conscious until the time of death (68.2%). Most participants preferred receiving the full truth regarding their illness (99.0%), being free of uncomfortable symptoms (96.9%), having their loved ones around (93.8%), being mentally aware at the last hour (93.8%), and having the sense of being meaningful in life (92.7%). Their 3 most important end-of-life care wishes were receiving the full truth regarding their illness, disclosing the full truth regarding their illness to family members, and passing away at home. Conclusion: In order to optimize the quality of life of terminal patients, end-of-life care should ensure they receive the full truth regarding their illness, experience no distress symptoms, remain mentally aware at the last hour of life, feel meaningful in life, and pass away comfortably with loved ones around.

Cancer stage and quality of life in bladder cancer.

2020 ◽  
Vol 38 (6_suppl) ◽  
pp. 466-466
Author(s):  
Hannah McCloskey ◽  
Sean McCabe ◽  
Kathryn Gessner ◽  
Pauline Filippou ◽  
Judy Hamad ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Bladder Cancer ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Multivariable Analysis ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression Model ◽  
Disease Stage ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Lower Stage

466 Background: Bladder cancer requires treatment and surveillance which varies in intensity by disease stage. Our objective was to evaluate stage-specific differences in generic and bladder cancer-specific quality of life (QOL) among a large bladder cancer cohort. Methods: We performed a cross-sectional survey of bladder cancer patients using the Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network Patient Survey Network and Inspire platforms to determine generic and bladder cancer-specific QOL using the EORTC QLQ-C30 and Bladder Cancer Index. Patients were also queried regarding demographic, socioeconomic and clinical characteristics. We present descriptive statistics and a multiple linear regression model to identify factors independently associated with QOL domain score. Results: 972 respondents self-identified as patients with bladder cancer. Among respondents, 41% were female and 97% were white. The mean age was 67.6 years (range 29 to 93 years). Patients identified as having non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC, n=578 [63%]), MIBC (n=270, 30%), and metastatic bladder cancer (n=63, 7%). On bivariable analysis ( Table), lower stage was significantly associated with better generic (p<0.01) and bladder-cancer specific QOL (p<0.01). This associated persisted on multivariable analysis adjusted for age, sex, race, years since diagnosis, and comorbidity (p<0.01 for generic, urinary, sexual, and bowel QOL). Conclusions: Disease stage significantly impacts generic and bladder cancer-specific QOL among bladder cancer survivors. Differential impact by stage may be important for the development of tailored interventions to improve QOL for bladder cancer patients. [Table: see text]

scholarly journals End-of-life care preferences among cancer patients in Southern Thailand: a university hospital-based cross-sectional survey

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jarurin Pitanupong ◽  
Sahawit Janmanee
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
End Of Life ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
End Of Life Care ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Life Care ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
At Home

Abstract Background End-of-life care preferences may be highly individual, heterogenic, and variable according to culture and belief. This study aimed to explore preferences and factors associated with end-of-life care among Thai cancer patients. Its findings could help optimize the quality of life of palliative cancer patients. Methods A cross-sectional study surveyed palliative cancer outpatients at Songklanagarind Hospital from August to November 2020. The questionnaires inquired about: (1) personal and demographic information, (2) experiences with end-of-life care for their relatives, and (3) end-of-life care preferences. To determine end-of life preferences, the data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. The data concerning patient demographics and end-of-life care preferences were compared using Fisher’s exact test. Results The majority of the 96 palliative cancer outpatients were female (65.6 %), and the overall mean age was 55.8 ± 11.6 years. More than half of them had an experience of observing someone die (68.8 %), and they were predominantly being conscious until the time of death (68.2 %). Most participants preferred receiving the full truth satisfied with the care their relatives had received in passing away at home surrounded by family (47.0 %) and regarding their illness (99.0 %), being free of uncomfortable symptoms (96.9 %), having their loved ones around (93.8 %), being mentally aware at the last hour (93.8 %), and having the sense of being meaningful in life (92.7 %). Their 3 most important end-of-life care wishes were receiving the full truth regarding their illness, disclosing the full truth regarding their illness to family members, and passing away at home. Conclusions In order to optimize the quality of life of palliative cancer patients, end-of-life care should ensure they receive the full truth regarding their illness, experience no distressing symptoms, remain mentally aware at the last hour of life, feel meaningful in life, and pass away comfortably with loved ones around.

scholarly journals Mental health and the built environment: Cross – sectional survey of individual and contextual risk factors for depression

2002 ◽  
Vol 180 (5) ◽  
pp. 428-433 ◽  
Author(s):  
Scott Weich ◽  
Martin Blanchard ◽  
Martin Prince ◽  
Elizabeth Burton ◽  
Bob Erens ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Built Environment ◽  
Odds Ratio ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Epidemiologic Studies ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Contextual Risk ◽  
Socio Economic Status ◽  
Prevalence Of Depression

BackgroundLittle is known about the effects of the physical environment on individual health.AimsThe present study tested the hypothesis that the prevalence of depression is associated with independently rated measures of the built environment, after adjusting for individuals' socio-economic status and the internal characteristics of their dwellings.MethodCross-sectional survey of 1887 individuals aged 16 years and over in two electoral wards in north London. Depression was ascertained using the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression scale (CES–D). The built environment was rated independently, using a validated measure.ResultsAfter adjusting for socio-economic status, floor of residence and structural housing problems, statistically significant associations were found between the prevalence of depression and living in housing areas characterised by properties with predominantly deck access (odds ratio=1.28, 95% Cl 1.03–1.58; P=0.02) and of recent (post-1969) construction (odds ratio=l.43, 95% Cl 1.06–1.91; P=0.02).ConclusionsThe prevalence of depression was associated with independently rated features of the built environment, independent of individuals' socio-economic status and internal characteristics of dwellings.

scholarly journals Depressive Symptoms and Perceived Stress among Estate Rubber Tappers in Southern Sri Lanka

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 2-7
Author(s):  
Hemajith Tharindra ◽  
Gregory Daniel Brown ◽  
Kayla Stankevitz ◽  
Ashley Schoenfisch ◽  
Sarath Amarasinghe ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
High Stress ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Sri Lankan ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Prevalence Of Depression ◽  
Rubber Tappers

Background: Rubber production is an important component of the Sri Lankan economy. Prior reports have raised concerns about poverty and poor physical and social living conditions among rubber tappers.Objective: To assess rubber tappers’ psychological health and distress.Methods and Material: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 300 rubber tappers in two large rubber plantations in southern Sri Lanka from September to November 2014. Structured questionnaires including the Peradeniya Depression Scale (PDS) and the 10-item Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10) were administered. The prevalences of depression and stress were calculated, including across sociodemographic and work history variables of interest.Results: Each plantation contributed 150 of the 300 participants. The majority were women (n = 183, 61%) with a median age of 47 years (range 21 to 89). Based on the PDS, 9% of the rubber tappers screened positive for depression. While on the PSS-10, 10% demonstrated a high level of perceived stress. On log-binomial regression, persons who were widowed, divorced, or separated compared to being married had a higher prevalence of depression and high stress. A higher prevalence of stress was found in Tamil versus Sinhalese as well as Christian versus Buddhist participants. A higher prevalence of depression was seen in workers with over 30 years of experience compared to less experienced counterparts.Conclusions: Depression was more common in rubber tappers in this study than among other non-plantation Sri Lankan populations. Further research is needed to elucidate factors associated with psychological distress and to foster support mechanisms for the rubber tappers.

Anxiety And Depression Among Cancer Patients

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Uyen Nguyen Thi Hong
Keyword(s):  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Stage Iv ◽  
Multivariate Regression Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Cancer Breast ◽  
Prevalence Of Depression

Background: Depression and anxiety are common problems of cancer patients. They affect importantly the patients’ health, the decision to be treated, and the outcome of the treatment. Objectives: This study aimed to assess the prevalence of depression and anxiety among cancer patients being treated at Hue University Hospital in 2019 and to reveal its correlation factors. Materials and methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 104 cancer patients hospitalized for the treatment. Using the CES-DR and GAD-7 scales to assess depression and anxiety disorders. Chisquare Tests and multivariate logistic regression were performed. Results: The rate of depression (CES-DR) and anxiety (GAD-7) was 77.9% and 63.5%, respectively. Multivariate regression analysis showed the correlation of anxiety among cancer patients to stage III, stage IV of cancer, and the presence of difficulty in paying healthcare costs. Whilst, depression had significant associations with gender (female), late stages of cancer (III, IV), and type of cancer (lung cancer, breast cancer, stomach cancer). Conclusions: The prevalence of anxiety and depression was found relatively important in our study among cancer patients. Thus, it is necessary to propose solutions to improve the mental health of cancer patients to increase treatment efficiency.

Depression among elderly cancer patients

2017 ◽  
Vol 41 (S1) ◽  
pp. S528-S528 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. Ghanmi ◽  
S. Aloulou ◽  
A. Mechri ◽  
K. Zitoun ◽  
A. Ben Hmida ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Geriatric Depression Scale ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Mental Illnesses ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Elderly Cancer Patients ◽  
Co Morbidity ◽  
Prevalence Of Depression

IntroductionDepression is one of the most common mental illnesses in the elderly and its consequences are severe.AimsTo measure the prevalence of depression in elderly cancer patients and subsequently determine the sociodemographic and clinical factors correlated with this disorder.MethodsWe conducted a descriptive and analytical cross-sectional study of patients aged over than 65 years old, suffering from cancer and who had no cognitive impairment, admitted in 2013 in the Oncology and palliative care unit of Gabes regional Hospital (Tunisia). We used a self-rating questionnaire to detect sociodemographics and clinical variables, the Geriatric depression scale (GDS) to assess depressive symptoms, and the Activity of Daily Living to determine the degree of autonomy.ResultsAt the end of our investigation, we included 60 patients. The prevalence of depression was 48%. Depression was significantly correlated with: marital status (widower subjects were more depressed (74% vs. 34%, P = 0.007)), less degree of autonomy (80% vs. 38%, P = 0.04), fatigue (62% vs. 26%, P = 0.007), pain (59% vs. 26%, P = 0.02), family psychiatric history (80% vs. 20%, P = 0.02), family history of death by cancer (72% vs. 38%, P = 0.01), WHO condition (67% vs. 34%, P = 0.04) and the presence of co morbidity in particularly diabetes (69% vs. 41%, P = 0.05).ConclusionDepression is prevalent in oncogeriatric environments. This could compromise quality of support and care of these patients. Close collaboration between oncologist and psychiatrist is needed to support and relieve these patients.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.

scholarly journals Prevalence of maternal psychological disorders after immediate postpartum haemorrhage: a repeated cross-sectional study - the PSYCHE* study protoco

BMJ Open ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (9) ◽  
pp. e027390
Author(s):  
Marine Pranal ◽  
Anne Legrand ◽  
Ingrid de Chazeron ◽  
Pierre-Michel Llorca ◽  
Françoise Vendittelli
Keyword(s):  
Postpartum Haemorrhage ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Psychological Disorders ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Post Traumatic Stress ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Impact Of Event Scale ◽  
Event Scale ◽  
Prevalence Of Depression

IntroductionThe main objective of this study is to assess the prevalence of depression at 2, 6 and 12 months postpartum in women who have had an immediate postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) (blood loss ≥500 mL within 24 hours of delivery). The secondary objectives are to assess the prevalence of anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder among these women and to evaluate the prevalence of psychological disorders according to the severity of the PPH.Methods and analysisThis repeated, cross-sectional, single-centre study will take place at the Clermont-Ferrand University Hospital (France). The population will comprise a cohort of women giving birth at a term ≥22 weeks of gestation.For each woman with a PPH (exposed), two women without PPH (unexposed) will be included: the women who give birth immediately before and immediately after her. The PPH will be managed according to French guidelines. The principal endpoint is the prevalence of depression, measured by the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS). The intervention will consist of four surveys including various self-completed questionnaires: the first during the immediate postpartum (Post-Delivery Perceived Stress Inventory (PDPSI), Spielberger'sState-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI)-Y-A and Y-B and Mini-International Neuropsychiatric Interview (M.I.N.I.) 5.0.0), then at 2 months (EPDS, STAI-Y-A, Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD-7) and Revised Impact of Event Scale (IES-R)), and finally at 6 months and 1 year postpartum (EPDS, STAI-Y-A, GAD-7, M.I.N.I. 5.0.0 and IES-R). The study will include 1542 women — 514 with PPH.Ethics and disseminationThe institutional review board (IRB) approved the study on 14 February 2017 (IRB Sud Est VI: N°AU1243).Results will be reported in peer-reviewed journals and at scientific meetings. Findings from the study will be useful for individualising medical follow-up after childbirth, especially for woman who experienced a PPH, but also more generally in increasing birth professionals' awareness of effects of trauma. The evidence obtained might also lead to modifying practices and including this recommendation in French guidelines on PPH.Trial registration numberNCT03120208.

Depression in Primary Caregivers of Patients Listed for Liver or Kidney Transplantation

2007 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 193-198 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmed Bolkhir ◽  
Marci M. Loiselle ◽  
Donna M. Evon ◽  
Paul H. Hayashi
Keyword(s):  
Kidney Transplantation ◽  
Scale Score ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Primary Caregivers ◽  
Severe Depression ◽  
Epidemiologic Studies ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Prevalence Of Depression ◽  
The Impact

Background No studies have examined depression in primary caregivers of adult patients listed for liver or kidney transplantation. Objective To determine the prevalence of depression among primary caregivers of patients listed for liver or kidney transplantation and to compare these 2 groups. Design A cross-sectional survey was conducted. The Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale and a demographic questionnaire were sent out and returned by mail. Results Of 72 eligible primary caregivers, 42 (58%) participated; the participation rate was similar for caregivers of kidney and liver failure patients (21/32 [66%)] vs 21/40 [53%], P = .3). Mean caregiver age was 54.7 ± 13.6 years. Twenty-three caregivers (54.8%) were spouses, 15 (35.7%) were first-degree relatives, and 26 (62%) were women. Median depression scale score was 5.5 (0–36). Three (7%), 2 (5%), and 3 (7%) participants reported mild, moderate, and severe depression, respectively. Median Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale score was higher among caregivers of liver versus kidney patients, but the difference was not statistically significant (9 vs 4, P = .2). Depression scale scores did not correlate with age, sex, time listed, or nature or length of relationship with the patient. The prevalence of depression in primary caregivers was 19%; of these caregivers, one third may have had severe depression. Conclusions The prevalence of moderate to severe depression in primary caregivers of liver and kidney transplant candidates is significant. The impact of depression on caregivers as well as patients, both before and after transplantation, deserves study. Screening for depression in caregivers could lead to clinical interventions that benefit caregivers and indirectly improve patient outcomes.

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