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Aboufaras M, Selmaoui K, Ouzennou N. Quality of Life of Patients With Cancer at the Beni Mellal Oncology Center. Value Health Reg Issues 2024; 41:86-93. [PMID: 38271753 DOI: 10.1016/j.vhri.2023.12.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2023] [Revised: 11/01/2023] [Accepted: 12/05/2023] [Indexed: 01/27/2024]
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OBJECTIVES Cancer and its treatments significantly impact individuals' lives and quality of life (QOL). Research on QOL examines these effects, encompassing physical, psychological, and social aspects. Understanding QOL factors is vital for both patients and clinicians. The evaluation of QOL of patients with cancer and its associated predictive factors has not been previously investigated within the Beni Mellal-Khenifra region of Morocco. Our primary aim was to assess the QOL experienced by patients while simultaneously identifying the determinants and predictors influencing it. METHODS Patients were enrolled in a cross-sectional study conducted at the Beni Mellal Oncology Center. Each participant was required to fill out the Moroccan Arabic version of the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer QLQ-C30 questionnaire, along with a supplemental questionnaire gathering sociodemographic information. A linear regression analysis was executed to ascertain predictors of the Global Health Status (GHS) and 5 functional scales. The statistical analysis was carried out using Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) v25 software. RESULTS Our study included 369 patients, with an average age of 52.89. The mean score on the QLQC30 GHS Scale was 64.97. Notably, this score exhibited positive correlations with emotional, social, and role functioning scales, while demonstrating negative correlations with prostate and lung cancers, as well as the presence of pain. Furthermore, the presence of fatigue exhibited associations with all functioning scales, except for social functioning. CONCLUSIONS Patients exhibited a favorable GHS. However, it is noteworthy that prostate cancer, lung cancer, the presence of pain, and diminished emotional, social, and role functioning emerged as independent factors significantly associated with poorer GHS.
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- Mohamed Aboufaras
- Faculty of Sciences, Ibn Tofail University, University Campus, Kenitra, Morocco; Biosciences laboratory, Integrated Management of Health Care and Techniques, Higher Institute of Nursing Professions and Health Techniques (ISPITS), Regional Hospital Center-Dchira District, Beni Mellal, Morocco.
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- Faculty of Sciences, Ibn Tofail University, University Campus, Kenitra, Morocco
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- Higher Institute of Nursing and Technical Health Professions [ISPITS]), Guéliz, Marrakech, Morocco
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Murong M, Giannopoulos E, Pirrie L, Giuliani ME, Fazelzad R, Bender J, Jones J, Papadakos J. The Experience of Informal Newcomer Cancer Caregivers with Limited Language Proficiency: A Scoping Review. J Immigr Minor Health 2023; 25:436-448. [PMID: 36538206 DOI: 10.1007/s10903-022-01442-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/13/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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This scoping review explored what is known about the experiences of informal cancer caregivers (CGs) who are newcomers with limited language proficiency. A literature search was performed in seven databases and the search yielded 11,289 articles. After duplicate removal and title and abstract screening, 216 articles underwent full text review and 57 articles and were synthesized. Most studies (n = 41, 72%) were qualitative and were published in North America (n = 35, 61%). Most CG participants were female (69%) and only 19 studies explicitly identified the CG country of origin. Of those that did, 26% originated from Asia, with most migrating from East Asia. Significant challenges were experienced by newcomer CGs and chief among these were related to communication challenges with HCPs that were exacerbated by a lack of availability of medical interpreters and the complexity of oncology health information. Efforts are needed to better integrate newcomer CGs into cancer care.
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- Mijia Murong
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- Cancer Health Literacy Research Centre, Cancer Education Program, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, 585 University Avenue, ELLICSR PMB B-130, Toronto, ON, M5G 2N2, Canada
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- Institute for Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada.,Cancer Health Literacy Research Centre, Cancer Education Program, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, 585 University Avenue, ELLICSR PMB B-130, Toronto, ON, M5G 2N2, Canada.,The Institute for Education Research, University Health Network, Toronto, Canada.,Department of Radiation of Oncology, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto, Canada
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- Library and Information Services, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto, Canada
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- Department of Supportive Care, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto, Canada
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- Department of Supportive Care, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto, Canada
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- Cancer Health Literacy Research Centre, Cancer Education Program, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, 585 University Avenue, ELLICSR PMB B-130, Toronto, ON, M5G 2N2, Canada. .,Institute for Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada. .,The Institute for Education Research, University Health Network, Toronto, Canada.
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Melguizo-Garín A, Benítez-Márquez MD, Hombrados-Mendieta I, Martos-Méndez MJ. Importance of Social Support of Parents of Children with Cancer: A Multicomponent Model Using Partial Least Squares-Path Modelling. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2023; 20:1757. [PMID: 36767137 PMCID: PMC9914534 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20031757] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2022] [Revised: 01/13/2023] [Accepted: 01/16/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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The purpose of the present study is to build a model combining some variables that have been previously studied separately to improve our understanding on how they relate in parents of children with cancer. A total of 112 parents with an average age of 41 completed the self-assessment questionnaires containing the factors studied: social support received, social support provided, stress, adjustment of parents and life satisfaction. Two models were developed: one for social support received and one for social support provided. Structural equation models based on the variance estimated through partial least squares were used to analyze factors involved in quality of life based on an exploratory model of second order. The estimated model was robust in terms of quality of measurement (reliability and validity). According to results from the structural model, in the model of social support received, the impact of social support received on stress was considerable (β = -0.26; p = 0.02) and it explained 16% of the variance. The impact of social support received by parents on their adjustment (β = -0.56; p < 0.001) was also considerable, explaining 32% of the variance. Finally, adjustment of parents also showed an effect on life satisfaction (β = -0.33; p < 0.001) and it explained 26% of the variance. However, the relation between social support received (β = 0.15; p = 0.11) and life satisfaction, the relation between stress (β = -0.15; p = 0.08) and life satisfaction, and the relation between adjustment of parents (β = 0.20; p = 0.07) and stress were not significant. In the model of social support provided by parents, social support provided (β = 0.35; p < 0.001), and adjustment of parents (β = -0.31; p < 0.01) impacted life satisfaction, explaining 36% of the variance. Social support provided (β = -0.34; p < 0.01) impacted adjustment of parents and it explained 12% of the variance. Adjustment of parents (β = 0.28; p < 0.05) also impacted parents' perception of stress, explaining 14% of the variance. However, the relation between social support provided (β = -0.17; p = 0.06) and stress, and the relation between stress (β = -0.13; p = 0.08) and life satisfaction, were not significant. Social support received showed a strong connection with stress and parents' adjustment. Additionally, social support received showed a decrease in stress and parents' adjustment. Social support provided by parents and the adjustments they experience are linked to their life satisfaction. Additionally, social support provided showed a decrease in adjustment and an increase in parents' life satisfaction. The models can be used to improve parents' situations and it has strong practical implications.
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- Anabel Melguizo-Garín
- Department of Social Psychology, Social Work and Social Anthropology, University of Malaga, 29071 Málaga, Spain
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- Department of Social Psychology, Social Work and Social Anthropology, University of Malaga, 29071 Málaga, Spain
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- Department of Social Psychology, Social Work and Social Anthropology, University of Malaga, 29071 Málaga, Spain
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Liu Y, Cao X, Zhao X, Shi X, Lei M, Qin H. Quality of Life and Mental Health Status Among Cancer Patients With Metastatic Spinal Disease. Front Public Health 2022; 10:916004. [PMID: 35865242 PMCID: PMC9294283 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.916004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2022] [Accepted: 06/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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This study aimed to investigate the quality of life and mental health status and further to identify relevant risk factors among advanced cancer patients with spine metastases. This study prospectively included and analyzed 103 advanced cancer patients with spine metastases. Patient's basic information, lifestyles, comorbidities, tumor characteristics, therapeutic strategies, economic conditions, quality of life, anxiety, and depression were collected. Patient's quality of life was assessed using the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-General Scale (FACT-G), and anxiety and depression were evaluated using the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS). Subgroup analysis was performed based on different age groups, and a multivariate analysis was performed to test the ability of 20 potential risk factors to predict quality of life, anxiety, and depression. The mean total FACT-G score was only 61.38 ± 21.26. Of all included patients, 52.43% had skeptical or identified anxiety and 53.40% suffered from skeptical or identified depression. Patients had an age of 60 or more and <70 years had the lowest FACT-G score (54.91 ± 19.22), highest HADS anxiety score (10.25 ± 4.22), and highest HADS depression score (10.13 ± 4.94). After adjusting all other potential risk factors, age was still significantly associated with quality of life (OR = 0.57, 95%CI: 0.38–0.86, p < 0.01) and depression (OR = 1.55, 95%CI: 1.00–2.42, p = 0.05) and almost significantly associated with anxiety (OR = 1.52, 95%CI: 0.94–2.43, p = 0.08). Besides, preference to eating vegetables, time since knowing cancer diagnosis, surgical treatment at primary cancer, hormone endocrine therapy, and economic burden due to cancer treatments were found to be significantly associated with the quality of life. A number of comorbidities and economic burden due to cancer treatments were significantly associated with anxiety. Advanced cancer patients with spine metastases suffer from poor quality of life and severe anxiety and depression, especially among patients with an age of 60 or more and <70 years. Early mental health care and effective measures should be conducted to advanced cancer patients with spine metastases, and more attention should be paid to take care of patients with an age of 60 or more and <70 years in terms of their quality of life and mental health status.
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- Yaosheng Liu
- Senior Department of Orthopedics, The Fourth Medical Center of PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Orthopedics, Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation, PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The Fifth Medical Center of PLA General Hospital, Fifth School of Clinical Medicine, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The Fifth Medical Center of PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The Fifth Medical Center of PLA General Hospital, Fifth School of Clinical Medicine, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The Fifth Medical Center of PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
- Xiaolin Shi
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- National Clinical Research Center for Orthopedics, Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation, PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
- Chinese PLA Medical School, Beijing, China
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hainan Hospital of PLA General Hospital, Sanya, China
- Mingxing Lei
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- Senior Department of Oncology, The Fifth Medical Center of PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
- *Correspondence: Haifeng Qin
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Ruiz-Rodríguez I, Hombrados-Mendieta I, Melguizo-Garín A, Martos-Méndez MJ. The Importance of Social Support, Optimism and Resilience on the Quality of Life of Cancer Patients. Front Psychol 2022; 13:833176. [PMID: 35356348 PMCID: PMC8959607 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2022.833176] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2021] [Accepted: 02/03/2022] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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Introduction The aim of the present study is to carry out a multidimensional analysis on the relation between satisfaction with social support received, resilience and optimism in cancer patients and their quality of life. Materials and Methods Data were gathered through questionnaires fulfilled by 142 cancer patients. Data relate to sociodemographic, health, quality of life, social support, resilience and optimism. Results Satisfaction with the sources and types of support, resilience and optimism relates positively with quality of life. Predictive models show that informational support from friends is the variable that most increases patients' general health, while emotional support from the partner is the one that best improves how patients cope with the disease. In the same line, emotional support from the partner, together with informational support from family are the ones that most contribute to reduce patients' symptoms. Resilience improves general health and functioning, and reduces symptoms. Patients' optimism and resilience also reduce symptoms. Gender differences were found, with females showing lower quality of life than males, mainly in how they cope with cancer. Patients in the stage of treatment showed lower quality of life and higher symptoms. Such increase was observed in patients who received hormonotherapy or chemotherapy. Discussion Important practical implications can be drawn from results, which could help improve cancer patients' quality of life through intervention strategies aimed at increasing their resilience, optimism and the social support provided by their closer sources.
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- Iván Ruiz-Rodríguez
- Department of Social Psychology, Faculty of Psychology, University of Málaga, Málaga, Spain
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- Department of Social Psychology, Faculty of Psychology, University of Málaga, Málaga, Spain
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Melguizo-Garín A, Martos-Méndez MJ, Hombrados-Mendieta I, Ruiz-Rodríguez I. Relation Between Social Support Received and Provided by Parents of Children, Adolescents and Young Adults With Cancer and Stress Levels and Life and Family Satisfaction. Front Psychol 2022; 13:728733. [PMID: 35197893 PMCID: PMC8859532 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2022.728733] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2021] [Accepted: 01/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Introduction The present study aims at analysing how social support received and provided by parents of children, adolescents and young adults (AYA) diagnosed with cancer, as well as their sociodemographic and clinical variables, affect those parents’ stress levels and life and family satisfaction. Materials and Methods A total of 112 parents of children and AYAs who had been diagnosed with cancer and who received treatment in Malaga participated in the study. In the study, participated all parents who voluntarily agreed to fulfil the questionnaire. The main inclusion criterion was that their child had cancer. Instruments used were Questionnaire on the Frequency of and Satisfaction with Social Support (QFSSS), Paediatric Inventory for Parents (PIP), Life Satisfaction Scale and Family Satisfaction Scale. Results In the mean difference analyses, male parents showed 3.38 (SD = 0.56) in social support received and female parents showed M = 3.08 (SD = 0.72). Conversely, in social support provided, female parents showed 3.22 and male parents showed M = 3.55 (p = 0.020). Significant differences were also found in family satisfaction, where female parents (M = 3.64) feel more satisfied than male parents (M = 3.06; p = 0.027). Parents of children aged between 0 and 14 years (M = 3.06) feel more stress than those parents of children aged 15–21 (M = 2.61; p = 0.021). The correlation analysis shows that there is a negative and significant relation between stress levels experienced by parents when facing different situations related to the child’s disease and both types of support, received r = −0.411, p < 0.001 and provided r = −0.282, p < 0.01. There is also a positive and significant relation between life satisfaction and social support received r = 0.292, p < 0.01, and social support provided r = 0.409, p < 0.001. There is a positive and significant relation between family satisfaction and social support received r = 0.330, p < 0.01, in the same way as with social support provided r = 0.222, p < 0.05. The regression analysis related to stress levels of parents indicates that social support received predicts levels of stress significantly p < 0.001, with the variable of number of children being the one that showed to be significant p < 0.05. Social support provided showed the most significant results p = 0.001, meaning that social support provided increased life satisfaction. Social support received explains family satisfaction (p = 0.50), as it increases the family satisfaction of parents of children with cancer. Discussion Analysing social support received and provided, as well as sociodemographic and clinical variables, allowed us to broaden the knowledge on the effect social support has on stress levels, life satisfaction and family satisfaction in parents of children and AYAs diagnosed with cancer. This may have relevant practical implications for the design of interventions that would improve parents’ lives.
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Ruiz-Rodríguez I, Hombrados-Mendieta I, Melguizo-Garín A, Martos-Méndez MJ. The Association of Sources of Support, Types of Support and Satisfaction with Support Received on Perceived Stress and Quality of Life of Cancer Patients. Integr Cancer Ther 2021; 20:1534735421994905. [PMID: 33736509 PMCID: PMC7983427 DOI: 10.1177/1534735421994905] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2020] [Revised: 01/12/2020] [Accepted: 01/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION The aim of the present study is to carry out a multidimensional analysis of the relationship of social support with quality of life and the stress perceived by cancer patients. METHODS The participants were 200 patients with cancer. Data was gathered on sociodemographic characteristics, health, quality of life, social support and perceived stress. RESULTS Frequency of and satisfaction with different sources and types of support are related positively with improvement of quality of life and negatively with perceived stress. The emotional support from the partner and the emotional and informational support from the family are significant predictors of quality of life. Emotional support from the family reduces patients' perceived stress. Satisfaction with emotional support from the partner and with the informational support from friends and family increases quality of life. Satisfaction with emotional support from the family and with informational support from friends decreases patients' perceived stress. Instrumental support and support provided by health professionals are not good predictors of quality of life and perceived stress. Satisfaction with the support received is more significantly related with quality of life and stress than the frequency with which the sources provide support. CONCLUSIONS These results have important practical implications to improve cancer patients' quality of life and reduce their perceived stress through social support. Designing intervention strategies to improve satisfaction with the support provided to patients by their closest networks results in a global benefit for the patient's quality of life.
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Chen W, Ju Y, Liu B, Huang M, Yang A, Zhou Y, Wang M, Liao M, Shu K, Liu J, Zhang Y. Negative Appraisals of the COVID-19 Social Impact Associated With the Improvement of Depression and Anxiety in Patients After COVID-19 Recovery. Front Psychiatry 2021; 12:585537. [PMID: 33935820 PMCID: PMC8081962 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2021.585537] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2020] [Accepted: 03/01/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Objective: Little is known about the factors affecting the recovery of mental health in COVID-19 patients. The purpose of this study is to look into the change of psychological distress and to explore the role of negative appraisals in the improvement of psychological distress in COVID-19 patients after they recovered from the infection. Methods: We conducted a longitudinal survey on patients with COVID-19 infection in Changsha. The 9-item Patient Health scale, the 7-item Generalized Anxiety Disorder scale, and a newly developed measure, the COVID-19 Impact Scale (CIS) were applied to assess patients' depression, anxiety, and negative appraisal toward COVID-19 infection during their hospitalization and 1 month post-discharge. Results: Seventy-two patients were included in the analysis. A significant decrease in anxiety and depression levels was observed after patients were discharged from hospital. Two meaningful factors of the CIS were extracted based on factor analysis, namely "health impact," and "social impact." The change of social impact explained the 12.7 and 10.5% variance in the depression and anxiety symptom improvement, respectively. Conclusions: Change in negative appraisals, especially the appraisals related to COVID-19 social impact may play a vital role in the relief of psychological distress of infected patients. Therefore, a cognitive and social care perspective might be considered when promoting the mental health recovery and readjustment to society among COVID-19 patients.
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- Wentao Chen
- Department of Psychiatry, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China.,Hunan Key Laboratory of Psychiatry and Mental Health, China National Clinical Research Center on Mental Disorders (Xiangya), China National Technology Institute on Mental Disorders, Hunan Technology Institute of Psychiatry, Mental Health Institute, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China.,Hunan Key Laboratory of Psychiatry and Mental Health, China National Clinical Research Center on Mental Disorders (Xiangya), China National Technology Institute on Mental Disorders, Hunan Technology Institute of Psychiatry, Mental Health Institute, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China.,Hunan Key Laboratory of Psychiatry and Mental Health, China National Clinical Research Center on Mental Disorders (Xiangya), China National Technology Institute on Mental Disorders, Hunan Technology Institute of Psychiatry, Mental Health Institute, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China.,Hunan Key Laboratory of Psychiatry and Mental Health, China National Clinical Research Center on Mental Disorders (Xiangya), China National Technology Institute on Mental Disorders, Hunan Technology Institute of Psychiatry, Mental Health Institute, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, The First Hospital of Changsha, Changsha, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The First Hospital of Changsha, Changsha, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China.,Hunan Key Laboratory of Psychiatry and Mental Health, China National Clinical Research Center on Mental Disorders (Xiangya), China National Technology Institute on Mental Disorders, Hunan Technology Institute of Psychiatry, Mental Health Institute, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China.,Hunan Key Laboratory of Psychiatry and Mental Health, China National Clinical Research Center on Mental Disorders (Xiangya), China National Technology Institute on Mental Disorders, Hunan Technology Institute of Psychiatry, Mental Health Institute, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Neurology, The First Hospital of Changsha, Changsha, China
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- Administrative Office, The First Hospital of Changsha, Changsha, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China.,Hunan Key Laboratory of Psychiatry and Mental Health, China National Clinical Research Center on Mental Disorders (Xiangya), China National Technology Institute on Mental Disorders, Hunan Technology Institute of Psychiatry, Mental Health Institute, Central South University, Changsha, China
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Melguizo-Garín A, Hombrados-Mendieta I, José Martos-Méndez M, Ruiz-Rodríguez I. Social Support Received and Provided in the Adjustment of Parents of Children With Cancer. Integr Cancer Ther 2021; 20:15347354211044089. [PMID: 34583552 PMCID: PMC8485259 DOI: 10.1177/15347354211044089] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Revised: 02/19/2021] [Accepted: 08/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE The aim of the present study is to determine the relation between the satisfaction of parents of children with cancer with the social support received and provided from a multidimensional perspective (sources and types of support) and the disruptions that take place in different areas of their lives (partner, children, family, social relations, and economic and employment situation). METHOD One hundred twelve parents of children diagnosed with cancer who received treatment at the Mother and Child Hospital of Málaga (Spain) were recruited. Data were gathered through self-reporting measures. The instrument used includes a questionnaire about socio-demographic variables, a questionnaire about parents' adjustment to the situation and a questionnaire about social support received and provided based on the different sources and types of support. RESULTS There is a negative and significant relation between satisfaction with support received and provided and the magnitude of disruptions in parents' lives. CONCLUSION Satisfaction with emotional support received from the partner and family, and support provided to these sources, relate to lower disruption in different areas of parents' lives. These results can have significant practical implications for the psychosocial care provided to parents of children with cancer.
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Yihedego E, Aga F, Gela D, Boka A. Quality of Life and Associated Factors Among Family Caregivers of Adult Cancer Patients in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Cancer Manag Res 2020; 12:10047-10054. [PMID: 33116861 PMCID: PMC7569250 DOI: 10.2147/cmar.s266416] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2020] [Accepted: 10/02/2020] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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Background Cancer has a major impact on the lives of family caregivers, including their health and quality of life (QOL). However, little is known about the QOL of family caregivers of adult cancer patients in Ethiopia. This study aimed to assess the QOL and associated factors among primary family caregivers of adult cancer patients in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Methods In this cross-sectional study, 291 family caregivers completed the survey in the Amharic language. The Caregiver Quality of Life Index-Cancer (CQOLC) was used to measure QOL of family caregivers. Descriptive and linear regression analyses were conducted using SPSS version 23. Results The mean age of the family caregivers was 37.04±11.47 years and 51.5% were male. The mean score of QOL was 82.23 (±16.21). Not being employed in private sector (β = -0.128; CI=-7.82, -0.45; p= 0.028), having family monthly income less than 16 USD (β = 0.132; CI=0.87, 10.88; p= 0.021) and not having family monthly income greater than 64 USD (β = -0.128; CI= -10.43, -0.66; p= 0.026), being spouse (β = 0.179; CI: 1.34, 11.99; p= 0.019) and not residing in urban areas (β = -0.139; CI: -10.53, -0.96; p= 0.019) were negatively associated with the QOL of the family caregiver and explained 8.7% of the variation (R2 =0.087; p=0.000). Conclusion Our findings identified factors such as occupation, income, relationship with the patient, and place of residence that negatively associated with the QOL of family caregivers. Targeted interventions such as social and economic support and bringing the care to the patient's residence place are needed to improve the QOL of family caregivers of adult cancer patients.
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- Eyerusalem Yihedego
- Oncology Nurse, Black Lion Specialized Hospital, College of Health Science, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- School of Nursing & Midwifery, College of Health Science, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- School of Nursing & Midwifery, College of Health Science, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- School of Nursing & Midwifery, College of Health Science, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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