Impact of Covid-19 on anxiety and depression among cancer patients in Jordan
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 22204752 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Hibatallah Khader (King Hussein Cancer Center), Ruqayya Zeilani (0000-0002-7627-736X, University of Jordan), Aladeen Alloubani (0000-0002-5073-3152, King Hussein Cancer Center, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 12 |
| Pages | 101855 |
| Publication date | 2025-01-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Social Sciences & Humanities Open (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2590-2911 • E-ISSN: 2590-2911 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.ssaho.2025.101855 |
| OpenAlex | W4413343587 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 34 |
Background Diagnosis and treatment of cancer often involve significant psychological distress among the patients. Anxiety and depression are particularly prevalent in this population, affecting their quality of life and overall well-being. Objective This study aimed to identify and analyze the factors influencing anxiety and depression among cancer patients in Jordan, with a specific focus on differences between patients who tested positive for COVID-19 and those who did not. Methods A cross-sectional study design was employed to assess anxiety and depression levels among cancer patients. The study included 204 patients diagnosed with various types of cancer. Data were collected using a demographic information form and the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS-21) to assess anxiety and depression. Results Patients with cancer who tested positive for COVID-19 reported significantly higher mean scores for anxiety (M = 17.59, SD = 9.47) and depression (M = 15.52, SD = 8.95) than those who tested negative (Anxiety: M = 9.63, SD = 9.52; Depression: M = 8.95, SD = 9.00). The sociodemographic characteristics of gender, age, marital status, and education level, as well as the type of cancer, had an impact on the anxiety and depression variables of the patients. Males and the older age groups showed higher rates of anxiety and depression, while individuals with low levels of education presented the highest rates. In addition, anxiety and depression were higher in patients with lung and prostate cancers than in those with breast cancer. Conclusion The findings suggest that a combination of demographic and clinical factors has a significant influence on the psychological well-being of Jordanian cancer patients. From a practical perspective, this knowledge is essential for the development of psychological programs to prevent or alleviate mental health issues among cancer patients
2019-20 coronavirus outbreak · Anxiety · Cancer · Disease · Economics · Keynesian economics · Psychiatry · Clinical Psychology · COVID-19 and healthcare impacts · COVID-19 and Mental Health · COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts · Medicine · Psychology · Internal Medicine · Virology
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| Highly cited | No |