Prevalence of Depression and Anxiety Among Breast Cancer Patients

Kazakh Medical University of Continuing Education162 enrolled

Overview

Depression and anxiety in patients with breast cancer is serious comorbidity that affects the quality of life for patients, and their survival rates as they have poorer health outcomes. Furthermore, patients' high psychological burden is linked to higher healthcare costs. The investigation of the depression and anxiety symptoms prevalence among newly diagnosed breast cancer patients will help to navigate the health policy adjustment and psycho-social support system requirements. This study aims to investigate the prevalence of depression and anxiety symptoms among newly diagnosed breast cancer patients in Almaty, Kazakhstan, and associated risk factors.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

162

Conditions

Depression Anxiety Breast Cancer

Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 75 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Female adults with confirmed diagnosis of breast cancer within the 6 months study enrollment * TNM stage I-IV * Russian or Kazakh language proficiency * Ability to provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Current psychotic disorder, manic episode, serious neurological disorder, intellectual disability, or developmental disorder * Current active suicidal ideation * Referral to palliative care

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Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Prevalence of Depression Symptoms

Prevalence of depression symptoms among newly diagnosed breast cancer patients according to the Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II). The 21-item self-administered survey is scored on a scale of 0-3 in a list of four statements arranged in increasing severity about a particular symptom of depression. Each of the 21 items corresponding to a symptom of depression is summed to give a single score for the Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II). There is a four-point scale for each item ranging from 0 to 3. p. On two items (16 and 18) there are seven options to indicate either an increase or decrease of appetite and sleep. Cut-off score guidelines for the BDI-II are given with the recommendation that thresholds be adjusted based on the characteristics of the sample, and the purpose for use of the BDI-II. Total score of 0-13 is considered minimal range, 14-19 is mild, 20-28 is moderate, and 29-63 is severe.

Time frame: within 6 months of diagnosis

Prevalence of Anxiety Symptoms

Prevalence of anxiety symptoms among newly diagnosed breast cancer patients according to the Beck Anxiety Inventory. The Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) consists of 21 self-reported items (four-point scale ranging from 0 to 3. p.) used to assess the intensity of physical and cognitive anxiety symptoms during the past week. Scores may range from 0 to 63: minimal anxiety levels (0-7), mild anxiety (8-15), moderate anxiety (16-25), and severe anxiety (26-63).

Time frame: within 6 months of diagnosis