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Han B, Yan J, Liu J, Xiong R, Teng S, Du H, Liu C, Fan H, Ji L, Wang M, Jia L, Lu G. The Effect of Attentional Bias on Emotions in Patients with Breast Cancer. Int J Behav Med 2024:10.1007/s12529-024-10311-4. [PMID: 39138782 DOI: 10.1007/s12529-024-10311-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/29/2024] [Indexed: 08/15/2024]
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BACKGROUND Attentional bias may influence the emotional experiences of breast cancer patients, both positively and negatively. This study aimed to investigate attentional bias in breast cancer patients and its impact on their emotions. METHOD Thirty-eight breast cancer patients completed a modified dot-probe task and the Depression Anxiety and Stress Scale to assess attentional bias and emotional states. Attentional bias was measured by analyzing response times to different stimuli in the modified dot-probe task. Emotional stimuli included 80 pairs of facial images depicting sad-neutral, fearful-neutral, happy-neutral, and neutral-neutral expressions. Attentional bias components were observed at stimulus presentation durations of 300 ms and 1500 ms. Differences in emotional responses among breast cancer patients with varying attentional biases were compared. RESULTS Breast cancer patients exhibited attentional avoidance of sad and happy stimuli at 300 ms. Further analysis revealed that patients who exhibited attentional avoidance of sad stimuli at 300 ms reported higher levels of anxiety and stress. Those with attentional avoidance of fearful stimuli at 1500 ms reported increased anxiety, while individuals showing attentional avoidance of happy stimuli or difficulty disengaging from happy stimuli at 1500 ms reported higher levels of depression and stress. CONCLUSION Breast cancer patients demonstrated an attentional bias toward emotional stimuli, particularly avoidance of sad and happy stimuli in 300 ms. Different components of attentional bias were associated with distinct negative emotional outcomes.
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- Bingxue Han
- School of Public Health, Shandong Second Medical University, Weifang, China
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- School of Psychology, Shandong Second Medical University, No. 7166, Bao Tong West Street, Weifang, Shandong, China
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- Department of Thyroid and Breast Surgery, Weifang Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Weifang, China
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- School of Psychology, Shandong Second Medical University, No. 7166, Bao Tong West Street, Weifang, Shandong, China
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- Psychological Counseling Center, Weifang University, Weifang, China
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- School of Psychology, Shandong Second Medical University, No. 7166, Bao Tong West Street, Weifang, Shandong, China
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- School of Psychology, Shandong Second Medical University, No. 7166, Bao Tong West Street, Weifang, Shandong, China
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- School of Psychology, Shandong Second Medical University, No. 7166, Bao Tong West Street, Weifang, Shandong, China
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- Department of Medical Nursing, Shandong Second Medical University, Weifang, China
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- College of Teacher Education, Weifang University, No. 2829, Wo Long West Street, Weifang, Shandong, China.
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- School of Psychology, Shandong Second Medical University, No. 7166, Bao Tong West Street, Weifang, Shandong, China.
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- School of Psychology, Shandong Second Medical University, No. 7166, Bao Tong West Street, Weifang, Shandong, China.
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Kiyak S, Türkben Polat H. The Relationship Between Death Anxiety and COVID-19 Fear and Anxiety in Women With Breast Cancer. OMEGA-JOURNAL OF DEATH AND DYING 2024; 89:1128-1141. [PMID: 35441560 PMCID: PMC9024088 DOI: 10.1177/00302228221086056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/04/2022]
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This study determined the relationship between death anxiety and COVID-19 related fear and anxiety in women with breast cancer. This is a descriptive correlation-seeking study. The research included 140 women with breast cancer who visit the day treatment unit of the oncology department of a state university hospital. Personal Information Form, Fear of COVID-19 Scale (FCV-19S), Coronavirus Anxiety Scale (CAS), and Death Anxiety Scale (DAS) were used to collect data. A significant difference was found between the DAS score and body mass index (p = .019) and between FCV-19S score and COVID-19 vaccination status (p = .007). As the fear of COVID-19 and coronavirus anxiety of women with breast cancer increase, death anxiety also increases. In conclusion, death anxiety should be taken into consideration for this patient group while maintaining the continuity of care for these patients now and in future pandemics.
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- Sibel Kiyak
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Nursing, Seydisehir Kamil Akkanat Faculty of Health Sciences, Necmettin Erbakan University, Konya, Turkey
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- Department of Fundamentals of Nursing, Seydisehir Kamil Akkanat Faculty of Health Sciences, Necmettin Erbakan University, Konya, Turkey
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Zhang JJ, Sun R, Guo S, Yang S. Incidence of constipation and associated factors in the period of lockdown during COVID-19 pandemic: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMJ Open 2023; 13:e069614. [PMID: 37775294 PMCID: PMC10546134 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-069614] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2022] [Accepted: 08/16/2023] [Indexed: 10/01/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION The lifestyle and habit changes that have emerged as a result of quarantine measures may have had a negative impact on defecation habits. However, there is a lack of data on combined estimates of its occurrence and prevalence. METHODS AND ANALYSIS We will conduct a systematic search for observational studies on PubMed/MEDLINE, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, EMBASE, CNKI, SinoMed, VIP China Science and Technology Journal database, Chinese Biomedical Databases and Wanfang Data. The search will include literature published from the inception of the databases to September 2022. Two authors will independently screen articles and extract data based on predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria. The risk of bias in the included studies will be evaluated using the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale for observational studies. Statistical analysis will be performed using Review Manager software V.5.4 and STATA V.16.0 software. Heterogeneity among studies will be assessed using the Q statistical test and I2 statistical tests. In case of significant heterogeneity, subgroup analysis and sensitivity analysis will be conducted to explore the source of heterogeneity. Sensitivity analyses will also be performed to assess the reliability of the study findings. If feasible, a meta-analysis will be conducted. Otherwise, a descriptive synthesis will be performed using a best-evidence synthesis approach. The primary outcome of interest will be the prevalence of constipation. The secondary outcomes will involve examining the association of risk factors. To evaluate potential publication bias, we will use both the Begg funnel plot and Egger's weighted regression statistics. Furthermore, to accurately assess the quality of evidence for our primary outcome, we will employ the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation system. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION This systematic review protocol will only consider published studies available in databases and will not include individual patient data. Therefore, ethical approval is not required, and the findings will be published in a peer-reviewed journal. PROSPER REGISTRATION NUMBER CRD42022366176.
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- Juan Juan Zhang
- School of Acupuncture and Tuina, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- School of Acupuncture and Tuina, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- School of Acupuncture and Tuina, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- School of Acupuncture and Tuina, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
- Key Laboratory of Acupuncture for Senile Disease (Chengdu University of TCM), Ministry of Education, Chengdu, China
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Yan W, Zhu H, Zhang P, Sun T, Gong S, Sun G, Ren Z. Heterotopic 4T1 breast cancer transplantation induces hippocampal inflammation and depressive-like behaviors in mice. Metab Brain Dis 2022; 37:2955-2963. [PMID: 35947291 DOI: 10.1007/s11011-022-01058-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2021] [Accepted: 07/29/2022] [Indexed: 10/15/2022]
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Cancer and its accompanying treatments can lead to numerous physical and emotional concerns, including subclinical or clinical depression and anxiety, which could significantly impact one's well-being, quality of life, and survival. A large number of studies have elucidated that neuroinflammation is associated with depression. Here, we report the hippocampal pathological changes and depressive behaviors of a heterotopic breast cancer transplantation mouse model; hence, a heterotopic 4T1 breast cancer transplantation mouse model was established. Assessment of cognitive and locomotive functions of the experimental animals was conducted using open- and closed-field tests, including a tail suspension test. Expression levels of monoaminergic system markers, brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), pro-inflammatory cytokines, and nuclear factor-kappa B (NFκB) in the hippocampus and serum were detected using immunochemistry and western and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay analysis. A comparison of the differences between model and control animals was performed. As per our findings, 4T1 tumor-bearing mice displayed cancer-related anorexia/cachexia with significant reductions in the travel distance and the total number of squares crossed in the open- and closed-field tests. Additionally, the 4T1 tumor-bearing mice withstood a more extended period of immobility during the tail suspension test. Immunohistochemistry studies revealed reduced levels of serotonin, norepinephrine, and BDNF in the hippocampus and serum. Elevated levels of NFκB and pro-inflammatory cytokines in the hippocampus were also observed. These findings suggest that hippocampal inflammation may have played an important role in the neurological function and depressive behavior in heterotopic 4T1 breast cancer transplantation mice.
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- Wenjing Yan
- School of Nursing, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China
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- Department of Stomatology, Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, 99 West Huaihai Road, Xuzhou, 221004, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Administration, Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, 99 West Huaihai Road, Xuzhou, 221004, People's Republic of China
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- School of Nursing, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, 99 West Huaihai Road, Xuzhou, 221004, People's Republic of China.
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Harorani M, Salehi M, Shahrodi M, Rafiei F. Effect of localized acupressure massage on anxiety during chemotherapy in patients with breast cancer: A single-blind randomized clinical trial. Eur J Integr Med 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eujim.2022.102209] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Cáceres MC, Nadal-Delgado M, López-Jurado C, Pérez-Civantos D, Guerrero-Martín J, Durán-Gómez N. Factors Related to Anxiety, Depressive Symptoms and Quality of Life in Breast Cancer. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:3547. [PMID: 35329232 PMCID: PMC8955820 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19063547] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2022] [Revised: 03/07/2022] [Accepted: 03/15/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Breast cancer (BC) is a major public health problem internationally. Although illness survival rates have improved, patients usually suffer multiple symptoms, both physical and psychological, which can affect their quality of life (QoL). The main aim of this study was to evaluate depressive symptoms, anxiety and the QoL of people with BC. An observational, cross-sectional study was carried out at Badajoz University Hospital (Spain). A total of 200 women with BC were included. EORTC QLQ-C30 and QLQ-BR23 questionnaires were used to assess QoL. Patients were screened for depressive symptoms using the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) and for state anxiety and trait anxiety using the State Anxiety Inventory (STAI). Thirty-eight percent of the patients in the sample had moderate to severe anxiety, which was related to the time of diagnosis, advanced stage of illness and surgical treatment. We found that 28% of patients had depressive symptoms, related mainly with time of diagnosis, adjuvant therapy and number of cycles of chemotherapy (CT). Patients with the longest time since diagnosis, in stage III, and in treatment with CT, especially those with the greatest number of cycles, had the worst scores in QoL. We found a positive association between depressive symptoms and anxiety with QoL in patients with BC.
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- Macarena C. Cáceres
- Departamento de Enfermería, Facultad de Medicina y Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad de Extremadura, 06006 Badajoz, Spain; (C.L.-J.); (J.G.-M.); (N.D.-G.)
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- Departamento de Enfermería, Facultad de Medicina y Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad de Extremadura, 06006 Badajoz, Spain; (C.L.-J.); (J.G.-M.); (N.D.-G.)
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- Facultad de Medicina y Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad de Extremadura Hospital Universitario de Badajoz, 06006 Badajoz, Spain;
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- Departamento de Enfermería, Facultad de Medicina y Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad de Extremadura, 06006 Badajoz, Spain; (C.L.-J.); (J.G.-M.); (N.D.-G.)
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- Departamento de Enfermería, Facultad de Medicina y Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad de Extremadura, 06006 Badajoz, Spain; (C.L.-J.); (J.G.-M.); (N.D.-G.)
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