scholarly journals The Relationship between Anxiety, Depression, and Quality of Life among Women with Breast Cancer

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Majid Sadoughi ◽  
Zahra Mohammad Salehi
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Anxiety Depression ◽  
The Relationship

Exploring the influence of multiple variables on the relationship of age to quality of life in women WITH BREAST CANCER

1992 ◽  
Vol 45 (5) ◽  
pp. 473-485 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patricia A. Ganz ◽  
J.Jack Lee ◽  
Myung-Shin Sim ◽  
Margaret L. Polinsky ◽  
C.Anne Coscarelli Schag
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Multiple Variables ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

scholarly journals Factors associated with depression and the relationship to quality of life among Saudi women with breast cancer

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 43
Author(s):  
Monefah Al-Shammari ◽  
Amani Khalil
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
Primary Therapy ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Saudi Women ◽  
Patient Reported ◽  
Eortc Qlq ◽  
The Relationship

Background and objective: Breast cancer is the most common malignancy among women worldwide, diagnosis and treatment and the months following primary therapy associated with different psychological symptoms that affect quality of life (QoL) in most women with breast cancer. The aim of this study was to identify the relationship between depression and quality of life QoL among Saudi women with breast cancer.Methods: Design: This is a descriptive, cross-sectional study. Methods: A convenience sample of 370 women with breast cancer was recruited from the out-clinic in King Faisal Specialist Hospital \& Research Center (KFSH&RC). Data were collected using self-report tools derived from the Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) Emotional Distress-Depression-Short Form; the EORTC quality of life questionnaire (QLQ) (EORTC QLQ-C30, v.3.0 and EORTC QLQ-BR23); and from the Demographic and Clinical Data Sheet.Results: The correlation between depression and global health status with functioning subscales for the women was negative (Pearson’s r = -.357, p < .001; r = -.368, p < .001); whereas a positive correlation was found between depression and symptom subscales, together with its items.Conclusions: This study shows that depression is associated with QoL among Saudi women diagnosed with breast cancer. Therefore, depression affects upon QoL among the breast cancer population. However, enhancement of mental health statuses and psychological interventions helps to reduce the severity of depression and improves health related QoL among this population.

Psychological Reactions, Quality of Life, and Body Image After Bilateral Prophylactic Mastectomy in Women At High Risk for Breast Cancer: A Prospective 1-Year Follow-Up Study

2008 ◽  
Vol 26 (24) ◽  
pp. 3943-3949 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yvonne Brandberg ◽  
Kerstin Sandelin ◽  
Staffan Erikson ◽  
Göran Jurell ◽  
Annelie Liljegren ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Body Image ◽  
Prophylactic Mastectomy ◽  
Sexual Pleasure ◽  
Bilateral Prophylactic Mastectomy ◽  
Anxiety Depression ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Over Time

Purpose To prospectively evaluate body image, sexuality, emotional reactions (anxiety, depression), and quality of life in a sample of women having increased risk for breast cancer before and 6 months and 1 year after bilateral prophylactic mastectomy (BPM), and to compare preoperative expectations of the operation with postoperative reactions concerning the impact on six areas of the women's lives. Patients and Methods A total of 90 of 98 consecutive women who underwent BPM during October 1997 to December 2005 were included. Data were collected by self-administered questionnaires (eg, Hospital Anxiety and Depression scale, Swedish Short Term-36 Health Survey, Body Image Scale, Sexual Activity Questionnaire) before the operation (n = 81), and 6 (n = 71) and 12 months (n = 65) after BPM. Results Anxiety decreased over time (P = .0004). No corresponding difference was found for depression. No differences in health-related quality of life over time were found, with one exception. A substantial proportion of the women reported problems with body image 1 year after BPM (eg, self consciousness, 48%; feeling less sexually attractive, 48%; and dissatisfaction with the scars, 44%). Sexual pleasure was rated lower 1-year post-BPM as compared with before operation (P = .005), but no differences over time in habit, discomfort, or activity were found. Conclusion No negative effects on anxiety, depression, and quality of life were found. Anxiety and social activities improved. Negative impact on sexuality and body image was reported.

scholarly journals Health-related quality of life among breast cancer patients compared to cancer survivors and age-matched women in the general population in Vietnam

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tran Thu Ngan ◽  
Vu Quynh Mai ◽  
Hoang Van Minh ◽  
Michael Donnelly ◽  
Ciaran O’Neill
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
General Population ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Anxiety Depression

Abstract Purpose This study compared the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of breast cancer (BC) patients, survivors, and age-matched women from the general population in Vietnam to address the paucity of HRQoL research and contribute to the robust assessment of BC screening and care in Vietnam. Methods The standardised EQ-5D-5L instrument was incorporated in an online survey and a hospital-based face-to-face survey, and together with data from the Vietnam EQ-5D-5L norms study. χ2 tests assessed EQ-5D health profile associations and a Tobit regression model investigated the association between overall health status (EQ-VAS/utility scores) and sociodemographic and clinical characteristics. Results A total of 309 participants (107 patients undergoing treatment and 202 survivors who had completed treatment) provided usable responses. The dimensions that affected mostly the HRQoL of women with BC were pain/discomfort and anxiety/depression. Current patients and survivors differed significantly regarding HRQoL dimensions of mobility, self-care, usual activities, and anxiety/depression. Their health utilities were 0.74 and 0.84, respectively, compared with 0.91 for age-matched Vietnamese women in the general population (p < 0.001). Treatment status (survivor vs patient), younger age, higher monthly household income, and higher education levels were associated with higher health utility. Conclusions The results point to unmet needs in mental health support and well-being and for attention to be given to the development of a biopsychosocial system of cancer diagnosis, treatment, and care. The results will also inform future assessments of the comparative value for money of interventions intended to impact on breast cancer in Vietnam.

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