Anxiety among cancer patients: A cross-sectional study at The University of Gondar comprehensive specialized hospital.
<h4>Introduction</h4>Anxiety is a prevalent psychological issue among cancer patients, significantly affecting their quality of life and potentially influencing treatment outcomes. This study aims to investigate the prevalence and associated factors of anxiety among cancer patients at th...
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| description | <h4>Introduction</h4>Anxiety is a prevalent psychological issue among cancer patients, significantly affecting their quality of life and potentially influencing treatment outcomes. This study aims to investigate the prevalence and associated factors of anxiety among cancer patients at the University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital in Northwest Ethiopia.<h4>Methods</h4>A cross-sectional study design was used, involving 384 cancer patients, selected by systematic random sampling technique, from the oncology ward. Data were collected using the Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item (GAD-7) scale and the Oslo Social Support Scale (OSS-3). Descriptive and inferential statistics, including bi-variable and multi-variable logistic regression analyses, were employed to analyze the data.<h4>Results</h4>The prevalence of anxiety was 88.3%, with 34.4% of patients experiencing severe anxiety, 29.2% moderate anxiety, and 24.7% mild anxiety. Significant predictors of anxiety included participants age>= 61years (AOR = 2.99, 95% CI = 1.31-6.79), participants age 30-60 years (AOR = 4.13, 95% CI = 1.53-11.07), female sex (AOR = 2.04, 95% CI = 1.02-4.07), advanced cancer stage (AOR = 3.08, 95% CI = 1.11-8.53), and ongoing treatment (AOR = 2.40, 95% CI = 1.14-5.10).<h4>Conclusion</h4>The study found a high prevalence of anxiety among cancer patients, compared to the previous studies, highlighting the need for integrated psycho-oncology services. Specific interventions are necessary for high-risk groups, including older patients, females, and those with advanced-stage cancer. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-5070440cea6d4bcfbb7d261d586bb3cb2025-02-07T05:30:50ZengPublic Library of Science (PLoS)PLoS ONE1932-62032025-01-01201e031674810.1371/journal.pone.0316748Anxiety among cancer patients: A cross-sectional study at The University of Gondar comprehensive specialized hospital.Hailu AragieDagnew Getnet AdugnaNega Dagnew BayeHabtu Kifle Negash<h4>Introduction</h4>Anxiety is a prevalent psychological issue among cancer patients, significantly affecting their quality of life and potentially influencing treatment outcomes. This study aims to investigate the prevalence and associated factors of anxiety among cancer patients at the University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital in Northwest Ethiopia.<h4>Methods</h4>A cross-sectional study design was used, involving 384 cancer patients, selected by systematic random sampling technique, from the oncology ward. Data were collected using the Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item (GAD-7) scale and the Oslo Social Support Scale (OSS-3). Descriptive and inferential statistics, including bi-variable and multi-variable logistic regression analyses, were employed to analyze the data.<h4>Results</h4>The prevalence of anxiety was 88.3%, with 34.4% of patients experiencing severe anxiety, 29.2% moderate anxiety, and 24.7% mild anxiety. Significant predictors of anxiety included participants age>= 61years (AOR = 2.99, 95% CI = 1.31-6.79), participants age 30-60 years (AOR = 4.13, 95% CI = 1.53-11.07), female sex (AOR = 2.04, 95% CI = 1.02-4.07), advanced cancer stage (AOR = 3.08, 95% CI = 1.11-8.53), and ongoing treatment (AOR = 2.40, 95% CI = 1.14-5.10).<h4>Conclusion</h4>The study found a high prevalence of anxiety among cancer patients, compared to the previous studies, highlighting the need for integrated psycho-oncology services. Specific interventions are necessary for high-risk groups, including older patients, females, and those with advanced-stage cancer.https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0316748 |
| spellingShingle | Hailu Aragie Dagnew Getnet Adugna Nega Dagnew Baye Habtu Kifle Negash Anxiety among cancer patients: A cross-sectional study at The University of Gondar comprehensive specialized hospital. PLoS ONE |
| title | Anxiety among cancer patients: A cross-sectional study at The University of Gondar comprehensive specialized hospital. |
| title_full | Anxiety among cancer patients: A cross-sectional study at The University of Gondar comprehensive specialized hospital. |
| title_fullStr | Anxiety among cancer patients: A cross-sectional study at The University of Gondar comprehensive specialized hospital. |
| title_full_unstemmed | Anxiety among cancer patients: A cross-sectional study at The University of Gondar comprehensive specialized hospital. |
| title_short | Anxiety among cancer patients: A cross-sectional study at The University of Gondar comprehensive specialized hospital. |
| title_sort | anxiety among cancer patients a cross sectional study at the university of gondar comprehensive specialized hospital |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0316748 |
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