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ABSTRACT
This study aimed to measure the anxiety, and depression among lung cancer patients, and identify factors associated with these conditions. A cross-sectional study was carried out at a hospital in Vietnam. A standardized medical record was used as a data collection tool. Sociodemographic, clinical and mental health characteristics were collected. Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) was used to measure anxiety and depression. Results showed that among 256 patients, the rate of anxiety and depression was 15.6% and 20.0%, respectively. Better quality of life was negatively associated with the likelihood of having anxiety and depression. Patients having 4-6 months from diagnosis were more likely to have anxiety (OR = 6.98) than those having less than 1 month of diagnosis. Patients having moderate pain were more likely to be depressed (OR = 6.49) compared to those without pain. Being restricted in physically strenuous activity and better perceived general quality of life were negatively associated with anxiety score. Having a better perceived general quality of life (Coef. = -1.28) was also negatively associated with depression score while having NSCLC (Coef. = 2.07) were positively correlated with depression score. To conclude, this study suggested high rates of anxiety and depression in lung cancer patient.
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Le Thi Thu Ha
Dr. Le Thi Thu Ha is a leading expert in the field of psychiatry. She has had more than 50 articles published in prestigious domestic journals, along with many qualityinternational articles.
Nguyen Van Tuan
Nguyen Van Tuan is a leading expert in the field of psychiatry. He is currently managing many international cooperation projects in the field of psychiatry. He is also the author of more than 100 domestic and many foreign articles in prestigious journals.
Pham Quang Hung
Pham Quang Hung is a young resident doctor, well-trained in conducting effective research in the context of mental health care in Vietnam.//Le Cong Thien has a lot of experience in treating mental disorders in young children, and he is currently doing in-depth research in the field of borderline personality disorder, one of the disorders that has not yet been discovered. Diagnosed a lot in Vietnam.
Doan Thi Hue
Doan Thi Hue, PhD has in-depth expertise in research on sleep issues and dementia and participates in community teaching activities to improve people's knowledge about dementia.
Nguyen Thi Hoa
Nguyen Thi Hoa is a doctor with extensive experience in the field of research and pharmacological treatment as well as psychological therapy for patients with psychotic symptoms and serious medical conditions such as schizophrenia. and bipolar disorder.
Tran Thi Thu Ha
Tran Thi Thu Ha has made many contributions in building procedures for performing psychological tests and psychotherapy for psychiatric patients at the Institute of Mental Health.
Bui Van San
Bui Van San is a lecturer and researcher at Hanoi Medical University, Hanoi, Vietnam. His expertise focused on mental health. He has published many articles in the areas of quality of life and mental health.
Le Phu Tai
Le Phu Tai has various experience in mental health, particularly in cancer patients.
Pham Xuan Thang
Pham Xuan Thang has a special interest in the field of cognitive science and functional brain anatomy and is currently conducting a PhD project in this field.
Nguyen Hoang Thanh
Nguyen Hoang Thanh is a researcher and lecturer in Hanoi Medical University, Hanoi, Vietnam. His expertise focused on public health. He has published many articles in the areas of quality of life, public health and mental health.