Predictors of quality of life and mental health in breast cancer survivors in Northern Iran
Abstract Background and purpose The global incidence of breast cancer is the highest among all cancers and is the primary reason for cancer-related fatalities. Our study aimed to assess the predictors of quality of life (QOL) and mental health in breast cancer survivors in Northern Iran. Methods Thi...
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author | Fatemeh Zolfaghary Reza MashaghiTabari Mobina Dezhman Ali Bijani Farzan Kheirkha Hajar Adib-Rad |
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description | Abstract Background and purpose The global incidence of breast cancer is the highest among all cancers and is the primary reason for cancer-related fatalities. Our study aimed to assess the predictors of quality of life (QOL) and mental health in breast cancer survivors in Northern Iran. Methods This cross-sectional study was done on 96 female breast cancer survivors between the ages of 20 and 65 and was based on convenience samples. We gathered information through demographic and fertility data, a QOL survey, and the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS). A significance level of P < 0.05 was set for the analysis. Results In this study, results showed that 11.5% of women had the optimal quality of life, 31.3% favorable quality of life, and 57.3% undesirable quality of life. The average HADS score was 20.14 ± 3.07, with anxiety scores of 10.21 ± 2.31 and depression scores of 9.93 ± 1.64. On multiple linear regression, marital relationship and the number of children were predictors of quality of life (β=-17.624, p = 0.023 and β=-7.427, p = 0.016, respectively), as well as the husband’s education and having no history of other cancers in the woman, were the most important predictors of HADS (β = 0.763, p = 0.039 and β=-0.528, p = 0.016, respectively). Conclusion It is crucial to provide exceptional care to breast cancer patients during treatment and post-recovery. Emotional and psychological support is a fundamental requirement for their well-being. |
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spelling | doaj.art-3932228d981f42088c101a8231a457be2023-07-23T11:25:42ZengBMCBMC Women's Health1472-68742023-07-012311710.1186/s12905-023-02533-7Predictors of quality of life and mental health in breast cancer survivors in Northern IranFatemeh Zolfaghary0Reza MashaghiTabari1Mobina Dezhman2Ali Bijani3Farzan Kheirkha4Hajar Adib-Rad5Student Research Committee, Babol University of Medical SciencesFaculty of Medicine, Belgrade University of Medical SciencesStudent Research Committee, Babol University of Medical SciencesSocial Determinants of Health Research Center, Health Research Institute, Babol University of Medical SciencesSocial Determinants of Health Research Center, Health Research Institute, Babol University of Medical SciencesInfertility and Health Reproductive Research Center, Health Research Institute, Babol University of Medical SciencesAbstract Background and purpose The global incidence of breast cancer is the highest among all cancers and is the primary reason for cancer-related fatalities. Our study aimed to assess the predictors of quality of life (QOL) and mental health in breast cancer survivors in Northern Iran. Methods This cross-sectional study was done on 96 female breast cancer survivors between the ages of 20 and 65 and was based on convenience samples. We gathered information through demographic and fertility data, a QOL survey, and the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS). A significance level of P < 0.05 was set for the analysis. Results In this study, results showed that 11.5% of women had the optimal quality of life, 31.3% favorable quality of life, and 57.3% undesirable quality of life. The average HADS score was 20.14 ± 3.07, with anxiety scores of 10.21 ± 2.31 and depression scores of 9.93 ± 1.64. On multiple linear regression, marital relationship and the number of children were predictors of quality of life (β=-17.624, p = 0.023 and β=-7.427, p = 0.016, respectively), as well as the husband’s education and having no history of other cancers in the woman, were the most important predictors of HADS (β = 0.763, p = 0.039 and β=-0.528, p = 0.016, respectively). Conclusion It is crucial to provide exceptional care to breast cancer patients during treatment and post-recovery. Emotional and psychological support is a fundamental requirement for their well-being.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12905-023-02533-7Breast cancerAnxietyDepressionQuality of lifeMental health |
spellingShingle | Fatemeh Zolfaghary Reza MashaghiTabari Mobina Dezhman Ali Bijani Farzan Kheirkha Hajar Adib-Rad Predictors of quality of life and mental health in breast cancer survivors in Northern Iran BMC Women's Health Breast cancer Anxiety Depression Quality of life Mental health |
title | Predictors of quality of life and mental health in breast cancer survivors in Northern Iran |
title_full | Predictors of quality of life and mental health in breast cancer survivors in Northern Iran |
title_fullStr | Predictors of quality of life and mental health in breast cancer survivors in Northern Iran |
title_full_unstemmed | Predictors of quality of life and mental health in breast cancer survivors in Northern Iran |
title_short | Predictors of quality of life and mental health in breast cancer survivors in Northern Iran |
title_sort | predictors of quality of life and mental health in breast cancer survivors in northern iran |
topic | Breast cancer Anxiety Depression Quality of life Mental health |
url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12905-023-02533-7 |
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