Depression, anxiety, & loneliness among cancer survivors during the COVID-19 pandemic.
J Psychosoc Oncol
; 42(2): 242-255, 2024.
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| ID: mdl-37486169
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
To assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on depression, anxiety, and loneliness between those with and without a history of cancer.DESIGN:
This prospective observational study used a quantitative approach.PARTICIPANTS:
Adult members of the Kaiser Permanente Research Bank (N = 104,640).METHODS:
Participants completed a series of surveys from May to December 2020. The difference in score of depression, anxiety, and loneliness were estimated using linear mixed regression.FINDINGS:
Among cancer survivors, 21% and 19% met the thresholds for increased risk of depression and anxiety. Among cancer survivors, younger age groups and females reported increased depression, anxiety, and loneliness scores.CONCLUSIONS:
This study highlights the continued necessity of addressing mental health needs and social support in cancer survivors during and after a public health emergency. IMPLICATIONS FOR PSYCHOSOCIAL PROVIDERS Cancer survivors may need particular resources after cancer treatment to strengthen resilience and improve quality of life.Palavras-chave
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Assunto principal:
Sobreviventes de Câncer
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COVID-19
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Neoplasias
Tipo de estudo:
Observational_studies
Limite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2024
Tipo de documento:
Article