Predictors of quality of life and mental health in breast cancer survivors in Northern Iran

Zolfaghary, Fatemeh; MashaghiTabari, Reza; Dezhman, Mobina; Bijani, Ali; Kheirkhah, Farzan; Adib-Rad, Hajar

doi:10.1186/s12905-023-02533-7

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“…Factors Associated with Health-Related Quality of Life Among Breast Cancer Survivors in Saudi Arabia: Cross-Sectional Study wellbeing. In chronic diseases such as cancer, quality of life involves not only physical health, but also a sense of wellbeing which encompasses their ability to do everyday tasks that are influenced by cancer and its treatment [7]. HRQOL has been extensively studied in western countries and found that BC survivors reported poor HRQOL with reduced physical and emotional function, and experienced major psychological symptoms relative to those without a cancer history.…”

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Factors Associated with Health-Related Quality of Life Among Breast Cancer Survivors in Saudi Arabia: Cross-Sectional Study

Al-Karni,

Omar,

Al-Dhwayan

et al. 2024

Asian Pac J Cancer Prev

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Patients living with cancer may experience negative effects on their health-related quality of life (HRQOL) [3,4]. Researchers have indicated that HRQOL can be used in clinical research and practice as an appropriate endpoint because it provides insight into the impact and severity of a disease, facilitates evaluation of clinical interventions, understands patients' specific needs, facilitates doctor-patient communication, and improves decision-making [5,6].The concept of health-related quality of life encompasses physical, mental, social, and functional

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Factors Associated with Health-Related Quality of Life Among Breast Cancer Survivors in Saudi Arabia: Cross-Sectional Study

Al-Karni,

Omar,

Al-Dhwayan

et al. 2024

Asian Pac J Cancer Prev

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Determinants of Health-related Quality of Life in Breast Cancer Patients: A Comprehensive Study in Marrakech, Morocco

Belhaj Haddou,

Igarramen,

Khouchani

et al. 2024

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Introduction The assessment of quality of life (QoL) has become crucial for evaluating treatment effectiveness and prognosis in oncology, especially in the case of breast cancer, where patients are at a high risk of experiencing reduced QoL during active treatment. The objective of this study is to assess health-related quality of life and examine the socio-economic and clinical factors influencing it in breast cancer patients in the city of Marrakech, Morocco. Methods The study was conducted on 220 breast cancer patients at the Marrakech University Hospital in Morocco. Quality of life was evaluated using the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) QLQ-C30 and the specific Breast Cancer questionnaire (EORTC-QLQ-BR23). Descriptive statistics, correlation analysis between socio-economic and clinical factors with QoL subscales, and linear regression were performed to analyze the data. Results The results indicated that the mean score for overall health was 60.4%. Social functioning had the highest score (85.8%), while emotional functioning had the lowest (70.4%). Among the symptom scales, the most concerning were fatigue, loss of appetite, pain, and financial difficulties. For QLQ-BR-23, the future perspective was the most affected domain (25.30%), as well as body image (13.79%). Symptom scale scores ranged from 20.4% to 61.6%, with the most concerning symptom being systemic treatment of side effects. The results showed that age (p= 0.011, β= -0.142), disease duration (p = 0.000, β= 0.624), and monthly income (p = 0.000, Β= 0.233) significantly influenced quality of life. Body image was significantly associated with marital status (p= 0.049, β= -0.140) and type of surgery (p = 0.031, β= -0.149). Sexual pleasure was correlated with marital status (p = 0.037, β= 0.191) and radiotherapy treatment (p = 0.021, β= -0.223). Conclusion The study revealed that patients have concerns related to financial difficulties while coping with symptoms associated with their illness. Age, disease duration, and monthly income were found to be the factors influencing the quality of life. Furthermore, body image was affected, as was emotional well-being, emphasizing the importance of addressing psychological aspects in their care by healthcare professionals.

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Mental health and quality of life of female breast cancer survivors in southeast Serbia

Zikic,

Cvetanovic,

Kostic

et al. 2024

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Background/Aim. Quality of life (QoL) is one of the outcome measures for patients with chronic diseases. Mental health issues often impact the QoL of cancer patients. Cancer patients with a good QoL have a longer life expectancy and are able to lead a more productive and social life. The aim of the study was to determine the association of mental health with the QoL, as well as to determine significant predictors of QoL in patients with breast cancer (BC). Methods. The study included 118 patients treated at the Specialized Breast Cancer Department of the Oncology Clinic of the University Clinical Center Nis. The study?s inclusion criteria were the presence of early-stage nonmetastatic BC and completed surgical treatment. The following questionnaires were used: the general sociodemographic questionnaire, Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), Buss-Perry Aggression Questionnaire, Early Maladaptive Schema questionnaire - short form (SQ-SF), Flanagan?s Quality of Life Scale (QoLS), Holmes and Rahe Stress Scale, Berlin Social Support Scales (BSSS), Health Locus of Control. Results. A statistically significant negative correlation was found with emotional state, i.e., anxiety score, depressiveness score, total stress score, and physical aggression score, while QoL correlated positively with all subscales of the perceived social support (PSS) questionnaire. QoL was significantly different for patients with the following early maladaptive schemas: emotional deprivation, emotional inhibition, and a sense of entitlement/narcissism. Moreover, QoL differed significantly depending on partnership status, the presence of clinically significant anxiety, the presence of hormonesensitive cancer, the presence of human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-positive cancer, and time since diagnosis. Multiple linear regression was performed, and depression and PSS had the highest share. Conclusion. In our study, the presence of depressiveness and PSS were the best predictors of QoL of BC survivors.

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Predictors of quality of life and mental health in breast cancer survivors in Northern Iran

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Factors Associated with Health-Related Quality of Life Among Breast Cancer Survivors in Saudi Arabia: Cross-Sectional Study

Factors Associated with Health-Related Quality of Life Among Breast Cancer Survivors in Saudi Arabia: Cross-Sectional Study

Determinants of Health-related Quality of Life in Breast Cancer Patients: A Comprehensive Study in Marrakech, Morocco

Mental health and quality of life of female breast cancer survivors in southeast Serbia

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