Psychoeducation for Anxiety, Depression, Cognitive Avoidance, and Sense of Coherence in Women With Cancer

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Overview

This study evaluates the effectiveness of a structured psychoeducational intervention on anxiety, depression, cognitive avoidance, and sense of coherence in women with cancer. In this randomized controlled trial, 40 women with cancer were assigned to either an intervention group or a control group. The intervention group received 6 weekly structured psychoeducational sessions (90 minutes each) focusing on stress management, cognitive restructuring, and emotional regulation. The control group received standard care. All four outcomes (anxiety, depression, cognitive avoidance, and sense of coherence) were assessed at baseline, after the 6-week intervention, and at a 2-month follow-up using the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), Cognitive Avoidance Questionnaire (CAQ), and Sense of Coherence Scale (SOC-13).The study aims to provide evidence for integrating psychoeducational support into routine cancer care to improve mental health outcomes.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

Conditions

Cancer

Interventions

Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin age: 20 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Minimum age of 20 years * Diagnosis of cancer in stages 1 or 2 confirmed by a physician * Having completed at least one course of cancer treatment * Not currently receiving any other psychological treatment or intervention * Minimum literacy (ability to read and write) * Written informed consent to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Unwillingness to continue participation * Absence from more than two sessions * Receiving other psychological interventions concurrently with cancer treatment * Major psychiatric or cognitive disorder that prevents providing informed consent and participating in the study * Death of the patient

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Change from Baseline in Anxiety Score

Anxiety will be assessed using the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) - Anxiety Subscale.

Time frame: Baseline, 6 weeks, and 2-month follow-up

Change from Baseline in Depression Score

Depression will be assessed using the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) - Depression Subscale.

Time frame: Baseline, 6 weeks, and 2-month follow-up

Change from Baseline in Cognitive Avoidance Score

Cognitive avoidance will be assessed using the Cognitive Avoidance Questionnaire (CAQ).

Time frame: Baseline, 6 weeks, and 2-month follow-up

Change from Baseline in Sense of Coherence Score

Sense of coherence will be assessed using the Sense of Coherence Scale (SOC-13).

Time frame: Baseline, 6 weeks, and 2-month follow-up

Psychoeducation for Anxiety, Depression, Cognitive Avoidance, and Sense of Coherence in Women With Cancer

Overview

Conditions

Interventions

Eligibility

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Outcomes

Primary Outcomes