Psychological Effects of Chemotherapy in Cancer Patients
Author Information
Author(s): Pandey Manoj, Sarita Gangadharan P, Devi Nandkumar, Thomas Bejoy C, Hussain Badridien M, Krishnan Rita
Hypothesis
What is the impact of chemotherapy on distress, anxiety, and depression in cancer patients?
Conclusion
The study highlights high psychological morbidity of cancer patients and the influence of gender on depression.
Supporting Evidence
- 44.4% of patients were taking chemotherapy for solid tumors.
- 15.38% of patients experienced anxiety.
- 16.23% of patients experienced depression.
- High social status influenced distress levels.
- Female gender was linked to higher depression rates.
Takeaway
Chemotherapy can make cancer patients feel very sad and anxious, and it affects men and women differently.
Methodology
117 patients were evaluated using distress inventory for cancer (DIC2) and hospital anxiety and depression scale (HADS).
Limitations
The study's cross-sectional design limits the ability to compare anxiety and depression levels over time.
Participant Demographics
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