In:
Journal of Clinical Oncology, American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), Vol. 36, No. 34_suppl ( 2018-12-01), p. 171-171
Abstract:
171 Background: Cervical cancer is considered one of the most frequent cancers among women and with the greatest causes of death in the world. In Mexico it is considered the second cause of death. Objective: The identify predictors of quality-of-life, symptomatology of anxiety and depression in patients with cervical cancer. Methods: 192 patients with cervical cancer aged between 44 and 60 years were included, through interview and consultation of the clinical file, information on sociodemographic and clinical variables were obtained. Instrument: European Organization Scale for Cancer Research and Treatment and Quality of Life (EORTC QLC-C30) and Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS). Statistical analysis: Chi square or Fisher´s exact test. The association of the variables was evaluated by logistic regression analysis. Results: 48% had poor quality of life, 24% with depression, and 29% with anxiety.The predictors of a low quality of life are: presenting one or more comorbidities, family history with cancer, presenting anxious, and depressive symptoms Conclusions: Psychological assumptions are predictors of variables such as quality of life, in a population with cervical cancer, in Mexico this group of patients have low educational and economic levels. Psychosocial care programs are required in this group of Latina women.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0732-183X
,
1527-7755
DOI:
10.1200/JCO.2018.36.34_suppl.171
Language:
English
Publisher:
American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
Publication Date:
2018
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2005181-5
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