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:: Volume 1, Issue 1 (Spring 2022) ::
IJCA 2022, 1(1): 55-61 Back to browse issues page
Depression in cancer patients: the role of demographic variables
N Naseri , F Taleghani
Development Research Center, Najafabad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Najafabad, Iran
Abstract:   (6472 Views)
Introduction: Cancer is an important event in one's life which has considerable outcomes for patients and their families as well. The major psychological consequence in cancer patients is depression that often takes less attention. This study aimed to assess the relationship of demographic variables and depression in cancer patients.
 Method:This is a descriptive correlational study that conducted during May 2014 to May 2015 in Sayyed Al-Shohada hospital in Isfahan, Iran. 200 cancer patients were selected through convenient sampling method and data were collected using questionnaires (demographic questionnaire and Beck Depression Scale). Data were analyzed by SPSS software (descriptive analysis and Chi-Square).
Results:The findings showed that the cancer patients had the mild depression (38.5%) and medium depression (27.5%) and only a few patients had experienced severe depression (14%). And also, Chi-Square test indicated a significant relationship between educational level and number of children with depression in cancer patients.
 Conclusion:The Knowledge of the risk factors associated with depression  among the cancer patients  can help to researchers and health care providers to identify vulnerable patients for depression disorder. It is suggested that in all cancer-related treatment centers, the mental health unit should be established to assist with up-to-date teachings to reduce the suffering of patients.
 
 
 
 
 
Keywords: depression, cancer patients, demographic variables
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Type of Study: Research | Subject: Special
Received: 2017/01/14 | Accepted: 2019/03/18 | Published: 2019/04/14
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