Assessment of mental well-being and psychological distress in Moroccan breast cancer patients DOI Creative Commons
Meryam Belhaj Haddou, Hicham El Mouaddib, Zakaria Belhaj Haddou

et al.

Dementia & Neuropsychologia, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 18

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

ABSTRACT The quality of life breast cancer patients is strongly affected by physical pain, psychological distress, and uncertainty about vital prognosis. Objective: To assess patients’ mental well-being level distress at the Mohammed VI University Hospital in Marrakech. Methods: Cross-sectional study carried out from April to December 2023 data were collected via a questionnaire comprising sociodemographic section reserved for Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-being Scale (WEMWBS) Kessler Psychological Distress (K10). Data analysis was performed using SPSS software, version 25. Results: A total 38.3% experienced severe distress. However, their high with mean 54.59 (±11.29). Older (>50 years) exhibited better (56.46±10.39 vs. 52.99±11.81; p=0.020) lower (26.27±7.21 28.44±8.19; p=0.034) compared younger counterparts (≤50 years). As stage cancer, localized presented higher score than metastatic (55.53±10.93 50.40±12.03; p=0.008). no statistically significant difference recorded between mastectomy lumpectomy regarding or Conclusion: Breast has not only but also emotional impact on patients. Thus, early diagnosis referral appropriate psychosocial services can improve well-being.

Language: Английский

Assessment of mental well-being and psychological distress in Moroccan breast cancer patients DOI Creative Commons
Meryam Belhaj Haddou, Hicham El Mouaddib, Zakaria Belhaj Haddou

et al.

Dementia & Neuropsychologia, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 18

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

ABSTRACT The quality of life breast cancer patients is strongly affected by physical pain, psychological distress, and uncertainty about vital prognosis. Objective: To assess patients’ mental well-being level distress at the Mohammed VI University Hospital in Marrakech. Methods: Cross-sectional study carried out from April to December 2023 data were collected via a questionnaire comprising sociodemographic section reserved for Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-being Scale (WEMWBS) Kessler Psychological Distress (K10). Data analysis was performed using SPSS software, version 25. Results: A total 38.3% experienced severe distress. However, their high with mean 54.59 (±11.29). Older (>50 years) exhibited better (56.46±10.39 vs. 52.99±11.81; p=0.020) lower (26.27±7.21 28.44±8.19; p=0.034) compared younger counterparts (≤50 years). As stage cancer, localized presented higher score than metastatic (55.53±10.93 50.40±12.03; p=0.008). no statistically significant difference recorded between mastectomy lumpectomy regarding or Conclusion: Breast has not only but also emotional impact on patients. Thus, early diagnosis referral appropriate psychosocial services can improve well-being.

Language: Английский

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