Relationships between death anxiety and quality of life in Iranian patients with cancer

Soleimani, Mohammad Ali; Lehto, Rebecca H.; Negarandeh, Reza; Bahrami, Nasim; Nia, Hamid Sharif

doi:10.4103/2347-5625.182935

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“…Death anxiety has been reported to be negatively correlated with life satisfaction, 15 reducing quality of life, 16 causing distress to families, 16 and seriously affecting physical and mental health, as well as the prognosis of patients with cancer. 17 Additionally, it can become a barrier to advance care planning and end-of-life preparation. 18 The presence of death anxiety may lead to a desire to hasten death.…”

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Death anxiety and its relationship with family function and meaning in life in patients with advanced cancer—A cross-sectional survey in China

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Asia-Pacific Journal of Oncology Nursing

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“…mental health, as well as the prognosis of cancer patients. [17] Additionally, it can become a barrier to advance care planning and end-of-life preparation. [18] The presence of death anxiety may lead to a desire to hasten death.…”

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Death anxiety and its relationship with family function and meaning in life in patients with advanced cancer—A cross-sectional survey in China

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Asia-Pacific Journal of Oncology Nursing

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“…In studies among cancer patients and older adults, death anxiety was reported to be moderate to high, and higher death anxiety was associated with lower quality of life. 6,7 Determinants of death anxiety are also varied among different groups since individuals' ideas about death are influenced by a variety of demographic, social, cultural, psychological, and health aspects. 8 With the emergence of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID- 19) pandemic, encountering death either in relatives or acquaintances, misleading information, and uncertain reports about the disease lead to numerous psychological consequences, such as fear and death anxiety.…”

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“…Death anxiety has been a subject of research among different population groups. In studies among cancer patients and older adults, death anxiety was reported to be moderate to high, and higher death anxiety was associated with lower quality of life 6,7 . Determinants of death anxiety are also varied among different groups since individuals' ideas about death are influenced by a variety of demographic, social, cultural, psychological, and health aspects 8 …”

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The prevalence and risk factors of death anxiety and fear of COVID‐19 in an Iranian community: A cross‐sectional study

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Background and Aims COVID‐19 has adversely impacted the public's mental health. One of the causes of psychopathology during the present pandemic is death anxiety and fear of COVID‐19. The present study aimed to determine the prevalence and risk factors of death anxiety and fear of COVID‐19 in Shiraz city, south of Iran. Methods This cross‐sectional study was conducted among 982 participants in Shiraz from October to November 2021. Data were collected using Templer's Death Anxiety Scale and the Fear of COVID‐19 Scale. Trained interviewers collected data throughout different city districts. A data‐driven approach (latent class analysis) was applied to categorize the participants and determine the risk factors. Results Among the participants, 507 (51.6%) were female, and 475 (48.4%) were male. The participants’ mean age was 38.26 ± 15.16 years. Based on the analysis, 259 (26.4%), 512 (52.1%), and 211 (21.5%) participants had low, moderate, and severe levels of death anxiety. Also, 393 (40.06%) and 588 (59.94%) of the participants had low and high levels of fear, respectively. Higher death anxiety was significantly associated with being female, having an associate degree, being retired, share of medical expenditure from total expenditure of more than 10%, having a history of hospital admission due to COVID‐19, history of COVID‐19 in relatives, and having fear of COVID‐19. Also, being female, expenses equal to income, history of hospital admission due to COVID‐19, death in relatives, and higher death anxiety were linked to higher levels of fear of COVID‐19. Conclusions Death anxiety and fear of COVID‐19 are closely associated with each other and affected by various sociodemographic and economic factors. Given this pandemic's unpredictable nature and chronicity, interventions at the community level to support high‐risk groups are crucial.

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“…and emotional impacts following the event rather than future, stroke-related fears ( 58 ). In addition to fear of stroke, death anxiety is a salient fear in those with chronic conditions such as AF ( 59 , 60 ) and refers to feelings of discomfort, worry, or fear that may follow becoming aware of one's own mortality ( 61 ). Death anxiety in patients has been shown to be negatively related to quality of life; that is, those with higher levels of death anxiety often experience poorer quality of life ( 62 ).…”

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Fear of Recurrence of Atrial Fibrillation: Translating a Cancer Fear Model to the Atrial Fibrillation Patient Experience

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BackgroundAtrial fibrillation occurs when rapid and disorganized electrical signals cause the atria in the heart to beat irregularly and is associated with an increased risk for stroke. Despite medical advancements, first and second line atrial fibrillation treatments exhibit significant recurrence rates. Because of this, atrial fibrillation patients often experience disease-specific fears that are not routinely assessed and targeted in clinical management. Fear of recurrence models in cancer research and other cardiac-specific fears have paved the way for a patient-centric approach to disease intervention.PurposeClinical assessment focused solely on the taxonomy of anxiety disorders may miss key components unique to the atrial fibrillation patient experience. An anxiety disorder diagnosis in the presence of an arrhythmia could be misleading and ultimately fail to address patient needs. Modeled from the cancer literature, providers may benefit from a broader disease specific conceptualization for AF patients that differs from a general DSM-5 diagnosis.AimsThe objectives of this paper are: (1) to review the medical aspects of atrial fibrillation, (2) to examine the comparability of fear of recurrence concept from cancer literature to the atrial fibrillation patient, and (3) to suggest considerations of these novel concepts in patient care.Future DirectionsIncreased understanding of fear of recurrence among atrial fibrillation patients aims to define and assess fear of recurrence components, determine treatment targets, and ultimately improve patient outcomes.

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Relationships between death anxiety and quality of life in Iranian patients with cancer

Cited by 48 publications

References 49 publications

Death anxiety and its relationship with family function and meaning in life in patients with advanced cancer—A cross-sectional survey in China

Death anxiety and its relationship with family function and meaning in life in patients with advanced cancer—A cross-sectional survey in China

The prevalence and risk factors of death anxiety and fear of COVID‐19 in an Iranian community: A cross‐sectional study

Fear of Recurrence of Atrial Fibrillation: Translating a Cancer Fear Model to the Atrial Fibrillation Patient Experience

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