Depression and religiosity and their correlates in Lebanese breast cancer patients

Kassm, Sandra Abou; Hlais, Sani; Khater, Christina; Chehade, Issam; Haddad, Raymond N.; Chahine, Johnny; Yazbeck, Mohammad; Warde, Rita Abi; Naja, Wadih

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“…A special focus on vulnerable populations, including children (Baroud, Ghandour, Alrojolah, Zeinoun, & Maalouf, 2019), cancer patients (Abou Kassm et al, 2018), the LGBTQ community (Fattal, Mahmoud, & Bazzi, 2018), and refugees are fields of research that have been active recently. The latter group has been of particular interest, with many studies assessing the mental health needs of Syrians and other refugees who fled their nations to Lebanon (E. Karam et al, 2016; Kerbage et al, 2020; Yassin, Taha, Ghantous, Atoui, & Forgione, 2018).…”

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The state of psychiatric research in the Asia Pacific region

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Asia-Pacific Psychiatry

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Introduction This study aims to review recent scientific publications and research output in the field of psychiatry, from a series of countries in the Asia‐Pacific region (Australia, India, Indonesia, Iran, Lebanon, Malaysia, and Nepal), with a view to identify themes and similarities across regions, as well as to examine the barriers and challenges in mental health research faced by countries in the region. Methods Seven psychiatrists from seven countries reviewed recent published and ongoing research in psychiatry in their respective nations, with respect to themes, as well as any barriers or challenges faced by mental health researchers. Results While the seven nations included in this review vary in terms of research capabilities and economic development level, they share many similarities both in terms of research direction, and with regards to challenges faced. Limitations in the form of sociocultural differences from the West, and a lack of funding were some of the barriers identified. Discussion Mental health research in the region has been progressing well. However, more varied research in the form of qualitative or economic studies are lacking, as are multi‐center studies. The similar issues that nations face with regards to research could perhaps benefit from collaborative efforts and initiatives for the furtherance of research in the region.

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The state of psychiatric research in the Asia Pacific region

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“…Religiosität wird häufig als förderlich im Genesungsprozess angesehen, hat jedoch keine schützende bzw. risikominimierende Funktion hinsichtlich der Entwicklung einer Depressionssymptomatik [9]. Hinzu kommt, dass Belastungen nicht nur bei Patient/innen mit einer Krebserkrankung auftreten, sondern ebenso bei ihren Angehörigen [1].…”

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Psychoonkologische Versorgung von Menschen mit Migrationshintergrund und ihren Angehörigen – Ergebnisse aus leitfadengestützten Einzelinterviews mit Ärztinnen und Ärzten

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Zusammenfassung Hintergrund Menschen mit Migrationshintergrund stellen eine heterogene Bevölkerungsgruppe dar mit einer Vielfalt an Ethnien, kulturellen und religiösen Ansichten und Erfahrungen. Die Diagnose und anschließende Behandlung einer Krebserkrankung gehen mit vielfältigen psychosozialen Belastungen einher. Daher war es Ziel dieser Studie, die aktuelle Perspektive von Ärzt/innen bezüglich Barrieren bei der psychoonkologischen Versorgung von MMH zu untersuchen sowie benötigte Hilfestellungen zu analysieren. Methode Es wurden bundesweit acht niedergelassene Ärzt/innen aus der hämatologisch-onkologischen Versorgung in qualitativen Einzelinterviews befragt. Die Interviews wurden digital aufgezeichnet und transkribiert. Die Auswertung erfolgte nach der inhaltlich strukturierenden Inhaltsanalyse mithilfe des Softwareprogramms MAXQDA 2020. Ergebnisse Identifiziert wurden 255 Codes in den Hauptkategorien „Definition Menschen mit Migrationshintergrund“, „Kommunikation“, „Kulturelle Unterschiede“, „Psychoonkologische Versorgung“, „Koordinierung & Vermittlung von psychoonkologischen Versorgungsangeboten“ sowie „Optimale psychoonkologische Versorgung“. Die Ergebnisse geben einen aktuellen Einblick in alltägliche und praxisrelevante Probleme, die sich in der transkulturellen Kommunikation, Barrieren hinsichtlich der Identifizierung von Bedürfnissen, in der psychoonkologischen Weiterversorgung oder auch während der Übersetzung durch Angehörige erkennen lassen. Diskussion Bereits die Identifizierung von Bedürfnissen während der ärztlichen Behandlung ist mit diversen Barrieren verbunden. Screening-Instrumente für Menschen mit Migrationshintergrund und Angehörige auf verschiedenen Sprachen und für unterschiedliche Kulturkreise könnten die Identifizierung unterstützen. Zudem müssten Netzwerke geschaffen werden, um Patient/innen anschließend auch psychoonkologisch versorgen zu können.

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“…Even though depression is a significant complication of cancer and its occurrence is higher than in the general population (Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, 2019), it is often neglected. Studies on the prevalence of depression and anxiety among cancer patients in the Middle East are limited, with many limitations such as small sample size and being restricted to a specific type of cancer in specific clinical settings (Al Ahwal et al, 2014;Abou Kassm et al, 2018;Ahmadi Gharaei et al, 2019). The primary aim of this study is to describe the prevalence and risk factors of depressive and anxious symptomatology in cancer patients in the inpatient and outpatient settings.…”

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Depression and Anxiety in Patients With Cancer: A Cross-Sectional Study

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ObjectivesDepression and anxiety persist in cancer patients, creating an additional burden during treatment and making it more challenging in terms of management and control. Studies on the prevalence of depression and anxiety among cancer patients in the Middle East are limited and include many limitations such as their small sample sizes and restriction to a specific type of cancer in specific clinical settings. This study aimed to describe the prevalence and risk factors of depression and anxiety among cancer patients in the inpatient and outpatient settings.Materials and MethodsA total of 1,011 patients (399 inpatients and 612 outpatients) formed the study sample. Patients’ psychological status was assessed using the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9), and the Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item (GAD-7) scale. The prevalence rate of depressive and anxious symptomatology was estimated by dividing the number of patients who exceeded the borderline score: 10 or more for each subscale of the HADS scale, 15 or more for the GAD-7 scale, and 15 or more in the PHQ-9 by the total number of the patients. Risk factors were identified using logistic regression.ResultsThe prevalence of depressive and anxious symptomatology among all patients was 23.4% and 19.1–19.9%, respectively. Depressive symptomatology was more prevalent across patients who were hospitalized (37.1%) compared with patients in the outpatient setting (14.5%) (p < 0.001). Similarly, anxious symptomatology was more prevalent in the inpatient setting (p < 0.001). In the inpatient setting, depressive symptomatology was more prevalent among patients with bladder cancer, while severe anxious symptomatology was more prevalent across patients with lung cancer. In the outpatient setting, depressive and anxious symptomatology was more prevalent among breast and prostate cancer patients, respectively. Despite that, around 42.7% and 24.8% of the patients, respectively, reported that they feel anxious and depressed, and only 15.5% of them were using medications to manage their conditions.ConclusionOur study findings demonstrated a higher prevalence of depressive and anxious symptomatology in the inpatient setting and advanced disease stages. In addition, the underutilization of antidepressant therapy was observed. There is a need to consider mental disorders as part of the treatment protocol for cancer patients. Enhanced clinical monitoring and treatment of depression and anxiety of cancer patients are required.

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Depression and religiosity and their correlates in Lebanese breast cancer patients

Abstract: Background Breast cancer bears considerable morbidity and mortality and is well known to

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The state of psychiatric research in the Asia Pacific region

The state of psychiatric research in the Asia Pacific region

Psychoonkologische Versorgung von Menschen mit Migrationshintergrund und ihren Angehörigen – Ergebnisse aus leitfadengestützten Einzelinterviews mit Ärztinnen und Ärzten

Depression and Anxiety in Patients With Cancer: A Cross-Sectional Study

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