Stress Among Patients with Breast Complaints in Sulaimani: A Cross-Sectional Study

Hemn Mohammed  Saeed Abdalla; Rebwar Ghareeb  Hama

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Stress Among Patients with Breast Complaints in Sulaimani: A Cross-Sectional Study

Authors:

Hemn Mohammed Saeed Abdalla | Rebwar Ghareeb Hama

Publisher:

Kurdistan Higher Council of Medical Specialties

Journal:

Advanced medical journal Vol.11 Issue 2, pp.203-210

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

4/2026

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001931287

pISSN:

2958-8979

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Abstract:

 Background and Objectives: Breast complaints are a significant health concern for women globally, often accompanied by heightened stress levels which can exacerbate psychological distress. This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence and levels of stress, as measured by the Perceived Stress Scale, among women with breast complaints in Breast disease management center in Sulaimani, Iraq. Methods: A cross-sectional study design was utilized in this research, which spanned from January to June 2024 at Breast disease management center in Sulaimani. Participants included 200 women visiting a breast disease management center, selected using an available sampling technique. The Perceived Stress Scale questionnaire was administered to assess stress levels, with scores ranging from 0-40, and categorized into low (0-13), moderate (14-26), and high (27-40) stress. Results: Based on the Perceived Stress Scale distribution results among women, it was found that 93 (46.5%) women had high levels of stress, 104 (52%) women had moderate stress levels, and three (1.5%) had low-stress levels. The Perceived Stress Scale was significantly associated with the participants' educational levels in the study, with individuals having lower educational attainment exhibiting higher levels of stress, and moderate to severe stress levels being more prevalent among these individuals p-value 0.05. Conclusion: Patients with breast problems experienced high levels of stress. Therefore, designing interventions based on stress-coping methods can help alleviate their stress and may prevent other complications.

Article Details

Stress Among Patients with Breast Complaints in Sulaimani: A Cross-Sectional Study

Authors:

Hemn Mohammed Saeed Abdalla | Rebwar Ghareeb Hama

Publisher:

Kurdistan Higher Council of Medical Specialties

Journal:

Advanced medical journal Vol.11 Issue 2, pp.203-210

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

4/2026

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001931287

pISSN:

2958-8979

Breast cancer

Prevalence

Perceived stress

Stress

Issues

Article Details

Stress Among Patients with Breast Complaints in Sulaimani: A Cross-Sectional Study

Authors: Hemn Mohammed Saeed Abdalla | Rebwar Ghareeb Hama

Publisher: Kurdistan Higher Council of Medical Specialties

Journal: Advanced medical journal Vol.11 Issue 2, pp.203-210

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 4/2026

Document Language: English

Document ID (Org No.): 2001931287

pISSN: 2958-8979

Breast cancer

Prevalence

Perceived stress

Stress

Issues

Authors:

Hemn Mohammed Saeed Abdalla | Rebwar Ghareeb Hama

Publisher:

Kurdistan Higher Council of Medical Specialties

Journal:

Advanced medical journal Vol.11 Issue 2, pp.203-210

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

4/2026

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001931287

pISSN:

2958-8979