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COVID-19-Related Knowledge and Practices of Cancer Patients and Their Anxiety and Depression During the Early Surge Phase of the Pandemic: A Cross-sectional Online Survey.
Pi, Hui-Min; Zhang, Shao-Yun; Zheng, Ru-Jun; Fu, Yan; Li, Jun-Ying; Yu, Chun-Hua; Jiang, Yan; Huang, Hao.
  • Pi HM; Department of Thoracic Oncology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
  • Zhang SY; The Third Hospital of Mianyang, Sichuan Mental Health Center, Mianyang, China.
  • Zheng RJ; Department of Thoracic Oncology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
  • Fu Y; Department of Thoracic Oncology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
  • Li JY; Department of Thoracic Oncology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
  • Yu CH; West China College of Nursing, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
  • Jiang Y; Department of Thoracic Oncology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
  • Huang H; West China College of Nursing, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
Disaster Med Public Health Prep ; : 1-8, 2022 Jan 31.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2244230
ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE:

We aimed to investigate the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)-related knowledge and practices of cancer patients and to assess their anxiety- and depression-related to COVID-19 during the early surge phase of the pandemic.

METHODS:

An online questionnaire survey of cancer patients was conducted from February 10-29, 2020. Knowledge and practices related to COVID-19 were assessed using a custom-made questionnaire. The Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale was used to assess the presence of anxiety and depression, with scores beyond 7 indicating anxiety or depressive disorder. Univariate and multiple linear regression analyses were used to identify the high-risk groups according to the level of knowledge, practices, anxiety, and depression scores.

RESULTS:

A total of 341 patients were included. The rate of lower level of knowledge and practices was 49.9% and 18.8%, respectively. Education level of junior high school degree or lower showed a significant association with lower knowledge score (ß -3.503; P < 0.001) and lower practices score (ß -2.210; P < 0.001) compared to the education level of college degree and above. The prevalence of anxiety and depression among the respondents was 17.6% and 23.2%, respectively. A higher depression score was associated with older age, marital status of the widowed, and lower level of education, knowledge score, and practices score (P < 0.05).

CONCLUSIONS:

Targeted COVID-19-related education interventions are required for cancer patients with a lower level of knowledge to help improve their practices. Interventions are also required to address the anxiety and depression of cancer patients.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Type of study: Experimental Studies / Observational study / Prognostic study / Randomized controlled trials Language: English Journal: Disaster Med Public Health Prep Journal subject: Public Health Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Dmp.2021.341

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Type of study: Experimental Studies / Observational study / Prognostic study / Randomized controlled trials Language: English Journal: Disaster Med Public Health Prep Journal subject: Public Health Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Dmp.2021.341