2020
DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1713581
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Level of Anxiety and Depression and Its Clinical and Sociodemographic Determinants among the Parents of Children with Cancer Undergoing Chemotherapy

Abstract: Abstract Objective The aim of this study was to find the level of anxiety and depression and its clinical and sociodemographic determinants among the parents of children with cancer on chemotherapy. Materials and Methods Hamilton-A (HAM-A) and Hamilton-D (HAM-D) scales were used to assess anxiety and depression, respectively, in this cross-sectional study. The assessed parents were administered the questionnaire along with collection of sociodemographic and cli… Show more

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“…The study found that parents with psychological distress, such as anxiety and depression, had respiratory symptoms, gastrointestinal symptoms such as indigestion, and symptoms of cardiovascular palpitations and headaches. 19 In general, the prevalence of anxiety was higher than the prevalence of depression. The average prevalence of anxiety ranged from 17.1% to 63%.…”
Section: Resultsmentioning
confidence: 95%
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“…The study found that parents with psychological distress, such as anxiety and depression, had respiratory symptoms, gastrointestinal symptoms such as indigestion, and symptoms of cardiovascular palpitations and headaches. 19 In general, the prevalence of anxiety was higher than the prevalence of depression. The average prevalence of anxiety ranged from 17.1% to 63%.…”
Section: Resultsmentioning
confidence: 95%
“…Loss of appetite and mood swings in children is the most distressing side effects of chemotherapy for parents, and parents' stress levels are increased because of these adverse effects. 19 Although this contradicts the study by Sloper,7 the level of distress of parents whose children have completed treatment is not significantly reduced compared to those whose children are still receiving treatment. By six months of following diagnosis, fathers and mothers' psychological distress was quite significant.…”
Section: The Prevalence and Symptom Of Psychological Distressmentioning
confidence: 87%
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“…The authors’ own research did not show a correlation between the type of cancer in the child and the severity of depression in the parent, but the available literature indicates an increased likelihood of greater distress after receiving a diagnosis of solid tumours compared with haematological cancers. This is most likely due to the fact that even in the case of advanced stage haematological cancers, treatment is much more effective than for solid tumours and 10-year survival rates are higher [ 66 , 67 , 68 , 69 ]. In addition, single parents present a higher risk of developing depression than parents raising a child together [ 35 ].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Parents of affected children often communicate with each other by joining various support groups or foundations where the experiences of other parents are similar to their own, which provides them with support and contributes to reducing the severity of mental disorders and improving quality of life [ 35 , 70 , 71 ]. Lack of social support is a major predictor of depression [ 66 ]. Studies show that support from friends has a positive effect on coping with and overcoming adversity [ 72 ].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%