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Title: Assessing quality of life and depression in non-metastatic breast cancer patients following surgical treatment: A cross-sectional study in Lebanon
Authors: Nahle, Ali Alakbar
Hamdar, Hussein
Awada, Rim
Kaddour, Ziad
Rammal, Zeina
Abbas, Rim
Jalloul, Sarah Ibrahim
Ismail, Nathalie Haidar
Affiliations: Faculty of Medicine 
Keywords: Breast cancer
Cross-sectional study
Depression
Quality of life
Surgery
Issue Date: 2024-06-21
Part of: Medicine (United States)
Volume: 103
Issue: 25
Abstract: 
Breast cancer is a global health concern that significantly impacts the quality of life (QOL) of individuals. This study aims to comprehensively examine the interplay between QOL and depression among nonmetastatic breast cancer patients in Lebanon, a region with limited research in this context. A cross-sectional study was conducted at Hammoud Hospital-University Medical Center from January 2018 to January 2023. Data was collected through a self-administered questionnaire distributed as Google Forms via WhatsApp. A total of 193 patients had non-metastatic breast cancer. Out of these, 81 valid responses were obtained. The Patient Health Questionnaire and Quality of Life Scale were used to assess depression and QOL, respectively. A total of 81 patients were included with mean age 54.4 years. Results revealed that 77.8% of patients experienced provisional depression, with 35.8% meeting criteria for major depressive disorder. Financial status and chronic diseases were associated with the likelihood of developing major depressive disorder. The mean QOL score was 81.14, lower than the average for healthy individuals. Educational level and presence of chronic diseases were significant factors influencing QOL. Postsurgical depression prevalence is substantial, underscoring the importance of integrating mental health care. Economic status and comorbidities are influential factors, necessitating targeted interventions. Breast cancer's impact on QOL is profound, falling below that of other chronic conditions. Education empowers coping, while comorbidities impact QOL. Our findings emphasize the multidimensional nature of breast cancer care, advocating for holistic support and addressing emotional well-being.
URI: https://scholarhub.balamand.edu.lb/handle/uob/7432
ISSN: 00257974
DOI: 10.1097/MD.0000000000038588
Open URL: Link to full text
Type: Journal Article
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