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Depression, anxiety and related factors among Syrian breast cancer patients: a cross-sectional study

Breast cancer represents a traumatic experience with a psychological burden. The prevalence of psychological distress (which include depression and anxiety) among breast cancer patients is estimated to be 15 to 54%, but studies have shown that applying some psychological treatments has contributed t...

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Main Authors: Soqia, Jameel (Author) , Al-shafie, Mohammed (Author) , Agha, Laila Yakoub (Author) , Alameer, Mhd Basheer (Author) , Alhomsi, Dima (Author) , Saadoun, Rakan (Author) , Saifo, Maher (Author)
Format: Article (Journal)
Language:English
Published: 17 December 2022
In: BMC psychiatry
Year: 2022, Volume: 22, Pages: 1-7
ISSN:1471-244X
DOI:10.1186/s12888-022-04469-y
Online Access:Resolving-System, kostenfrei, Volltext: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12888-022-04469-y
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Author Notes:Jameel Soqia, Mohammed Al-shafie, Laila Yakoub Agha, Mhd Basheer Alameer, Dima Alhomsi, Rakan Saadoun and Maher Saifo
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Summary:Breast cancer represents a traumatic experience with a psychological burden. The prevalence of psychological distress (which include depression and anxiety) among breast cancer patients is estimated to be 15 to 54%, but studies have shown that applying some psychological treatments has contributed to decreasing depression and anxiety. So, it is crucial to diagnose and treat patients with the appropriate means. After reviewing the literature, no studies discussed depression and anxiety among Syrian breast cancer patients.
Item Description:Gesehen am 06.02.2023
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ISSN:1471-244X
DOI:10.1186/s12888-022-04469-y

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