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Suzana Tosic Golubovic1,2, Iva Binic2, Dane Krtinic3,4
1Department for Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Nis, 18000 Nis, Serbia.
Cervical cancer patients often experience increased anxiety and depression, particularly with advanced disease stages. Early screening and intervention are crucial for managing these mental health challenges and improving patient outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Psychiatry
- Public Health
Background:
- Cervical cancer significantly impacts women's quality of life and treatment adherence.
- Depression and anxiety are common comorbidities in cancer patients.
- Identifying predictors of mental health issues is vital for supportive care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To measure anxiety and depression levels in cervical cancer patients.
- To identify risk factors associated with these conditions, including cancer stage and lifestyle factors.
- To inform the development of screening and treatment programs.
Main Methods:
- A study involving 59 cervical cancer patients.
- Utilized the Zung Anxiety Scale (SAS) and Zung Depression Scale (SDS) for assessment.
- Categorized patients into three groups based on cancer stage.
Main Results:
- Elevated depression and anxiety scores were observed in all participants.
- A significant correlation exists between advanced cancer stage and higher depression/anxiety scores.
- Disease stage and frequency of gynecological visits were identified as key risk factors for depression.
Conclusions:
- Cervical cancer patients are at high risk for developing psychiatric disorders.
- Screening programs are recommended to identify patients needing psychiatric or psychotherapeutic support.
- Addressing anxiety and depression is critical due to their association with disease burden and survival rates.
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