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Assessment of mental well-being and psychological distress in Moroccan breast cancer patients.
Haddou, Meryam Belhaj; El Mouaddib, Hicham; Haddou, Zakaria Belhaj; Khouchani, Mouna; Khoudri, Noureddine El.
Affiliation
  • Haddou MB; Hassan First University of Settat, Higher Institute of Health Sciences, Laboratory of Sciences and Health Technologies, Settat, Morocco.
  • El Mouaddib H; Higher Institute of Nursing and Health Techniques, Marrakech, Morocco.
  • Haddou ZB; Indiana State University, Terre Haute-Bayh College of Education, United States of America.
  • Khouchani M; University Teaching Hospital Mohammed VI, Hematology and Oncology Center, Radiation Oncology Department, Marrakesh, Morocco.
  • Khoudri NE; Hassan First University of Settat, Higher Institute of Health Sciences, Laboratory of Sciences and Health Technologies, Settat, Morocco.
Dement Neuropsychol ; 18: e20240145, 2024.
Article in En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39318379
ABSTRACT
The quality of life of breast cancer patients is strongly affected by physical pain, psychological distress, and uncertainty about vital prognosis.

Objective:

To assess breast cancer patients' mental well-being and level of psychological distress at the Mohammed VI University Hospital in Marrakech.

Methods:

Cross-sectional study carried out from April to December 2023 at the Mohammed VI University Hospital of Marrakech. The data were collected via a questionnaire comprising a sociodemographic section and a section reserved for the Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-being Scale (WEMWBS) and the Kessler Psychological Distress Scale (K10). Data analysis was performed using SPSS software, version 25.

Results:

A total of 38.3% of patients experienced severe psychological distress. However, their mental well-being was high with a mean of 54.59 (±11.29). Older patients (>50 years) exhibited better mental well-being (56.46±10.39 vs. 52.99±11.81; p=0.020) and lower psychological distress (26.27±7.21 vs. 28.44±8.19; p=0.034) compared to their younger counterparts (≤50 years). As for the stage of cancer, patients with localized cancer presented a higher mental well-being score than patients with metastatic cancer (55.53±10.93 vs. 50.40±12.03; p=0.008). However, no statistically significant difference was recorded between mastectomy and lumpectomy patients regarding mental well-being or psychological distress.

Conclusion:

Breast cancer has not only a physical but also a psychological and emotional impact on patients. Thus, early diagnosis and referral to appropriate psychosocial services can improve patients' mental well-being.
RESUMO
A qualidade de vida das pacientes com câncer de mama é fortemente afetada pela dor física, angústia psicológica e incerteza sobre o prognóstico vital.

Objetivo:

Avaliar o bem-estar mental e o nível de angústia psicológica das pacientes com câncer de mama no Hospital Universitário Mohammed VI, em Marrakech.

Métodos:

Este foi um estudo transversal realizado de abril a dezembro de 2023 no Hospital Universitário Mohammed VI de Marrakech. Os dados foram coletados por meio de um questionário composto por uma seção sociodemográfica e uma seção reservada para a Escala de Bem-Estar Mental de Warwick-Edinburgh (Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-being Scale ­ WEMWBS) e a Escala de Angústia Psicológica de Kessler (K10). A análise dos dados foi realizada utilizando o software SPSS V25.

Resultados:

Um total de 38,3% das pacientes experimentou angústia psicológica grave. No entanto, o bem-estar mental das pacientes foi alto, com uma média de 54,59 (±11,29). As pacientes mais velhas (>50 anos) apresentaram melhor bem-estar mental (56,46±10,39 vs. 52,99±11,81; p=0,020) e menor angústia psicológica (26,27±7,21 vs. 28,44±8,19; p=0,034) em comparação com as mais jovens (≤50 anos). Quanto ao estágio do câncer, as pacientes com câncer localizado apresentaram uma pontuação de bem-estar mental mais alta do que as pacientes com câncer metastático (55,53±10,93 vs. 50,40±12,03; p=0,008). No entanto, não foi registrada diferença estatisticamente significativa entre as pacientes submetidas a mastectomia e aquelas submetidas a lumpectomia em relação ao bem-estar mental ou angústia psicológica.

Conclusão:

O câncer de mama tem não apenas um impacto físico, mas também psicológico e emocional nas pacientes. Assim, o diagnóstico precoce e o encaminhamento para serviços psicossociais adequados podem melhorar o bem-estar mental das pacientes.
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Full text: 1 Collection: 01-internacional Database: MEDLINE Language: En Journal: Dement Neuropsychol Year: 2024 Document type: Article Affiliation country: Morocco Country of publication: Brazil

Full text: 1 Collection: 01-internacional Database: MEDLINE Language: En Journal: Dement Neuropsychol Year: 2024 Document type: Article Affiliation country: Morocco Country of publication: Brazil