Evaluation of Anxiety, Depression, and Quality of Life in Breast Cancer Follow-Up Patients

Meryem Çakır; Nihan Beyhan Dönder; Zeynep Gülsüm Güç; Yasemin Özkaya; Utku Oflazoğlu; Ahmet Alacacıoğlu; Yüksel Küçükzeybek

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Evaluation of Anxiety, Depression, and Quality of Life in Breast Cancer Follow-Up Patients

Authors:

Meryem Çakır | Nihan Beyhan Dönder | Zeynep Gülsüm Güç | Yasemin Özkaya | Utku Oflazoğlu | Ahmet Alacacıoğlu | Yüksel Küçükzeybek

Publisher:

Manisa Celal Bayar University

Main Topics:

Cerrahi (Diğer) | Psikiyatri | Birinci Basamak Sağlık Hizmetleri

Journal:

Celal Bayar Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Enstitüsü Dergisi Vol.12 Issue 3, pp.406-414

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

9/2025

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2001359480

pISSN:

2147-9607

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 Aim: The aim of this study is to evaluate the levels of anxiety, depression, and quality of life in women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer and have completed their treatment. Material and Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted in the Medical Oncology follow-up clinic. The study took place between January and March 2023 and included 155 women aged 40-70 who had completed breast cancer treatment. The study data were collected using a sociodemographic data form, the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale HADS, and the EORTC QLQ-C30 and EORTC QLQ-BR23 quality of life scales. SPSS 16 software package was used for the statistical analysis of the study. Results: The study found that 36.1 of the participants had high levels of anxiety, and 52.9 had high levels of depression. Analysis according to sociodemographic characteristics revealed that patients with lower education levels had higher anxiety and depression scores. Smokers had higher levels of anxiety, and those not working had higher levels of depression. Additionally, patients with higher quality of life scores had lower anxiety and depression scores. Conclusion: Anxiety and depression are commonly seen in women who have been diagnosed with and completed treatment for breast cancer, negatively affecting their quality of life. Certain groups, such as those with lower education levels and smokers, are at higher risk. There is a need for psychological support and interventions aimed at improving the quality of life for breast cancer patients during their treatment process. It is crucial for healthcare professionals to better understand the psychological and social needs of breast cancer patients and to develop appropriate treatment plans.

 Aim: The aim of this study is to evaluate the levels of anxiety, depression, and quality of life in women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer and have completed their treatment. Material and Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted in the Medical Oncology follow-up clinic. The study took place between January and March 2023 and included 155 women aged 40-70 who had completed breast cancer treatment. The study data were collected using a sociodemographic data form, the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale HADS, and the EORTC QLQ-C30 and EORTC QLQ-BR23 quality of life scales. SPSS 16 software package was used for the statistical analysis of the study. Results: The study found that 36.1 of the participants had high levels of anxiety, and 52.9 had high levels of depression. Analysis according to sociodemographic characteristics revealed that patients with lower education levels had higher anxiety and depression scores. Smokers had higher levels of anxiety, and those not working had higher levels of depression. Additionally, patients with higher quality of life scores had lower anxiety and depression scores. Conclusion: Anxiety and depression are commonly seen in women who have been diagnosed with and completed treatment for breast cancer, negatively affecting their quality of life. Certain groups, such as those with lower education levels and smokers, are at higher risk. There is a need for psychological support and interventions aimed at improving the quality of life for breast cancer patients during their treatment process. It is crucial for healthcare professionals to better understand the psychological and social needs of breast cancer patients and to develop appropriate treatment plans.

 Aim: The aim of this study is to evaluate the levels of anxiety, depression, and quality of life in women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer and have completed their treatment. Material and Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted in the Medical Oncology follow-up clinic. The study took place between January and March 2023 and included 155 women aged 40-70 who had completed breast cancer treatment. The study data were collected using a sociodemographic data form, the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale HADS, and the EORTC QLQ-C30 and EORTC QLQ-BR23 quality of life scales. SPSS 16 software package was used for the statistical analysis of the study. Results: The study found that 36.1 of the participants had high levels of anxiety, and 52.9 had high levels of depression. Analysis according to sociodemographic characteristics revealed that patients with lower education levels had higher anxiety and depression scores. Smokers had higher levels of anxiety, and those not working had higher levels of depression. Additionally, patients with higher quality of life scores had lower anxiety and depression scores. Conclusion: Anxiety and depression are commonly seen in women who have been diagnosed with and completed treatment for breast cancer, negatively affecting their quality of life. Certain groups, such as those with lower education levels and smokers, are at higher risk. There is a need for psychological support and interventions aimed at improving the quality of life for breast cancer patients during their treatment process. It is crucial for healthcare professionals to better understand the psychological and social needs of breast cancer patients and to develop appropriate treatment plans.

 ÖZ Giriş: Çalışmada meme kanseri tanısı konulmuş ve tedavi sürecini tamamlamış kadın hastaların anksiyete, depresyon ve yaşam kalitesi seviyelerinin incelenmesi hedeflenmiştir. Gereç ve Yöntemler: Kesitsel tanımlayıcı nitelikteki çalışma Tıbbi Onkoloji izlem polikliniğinde gerçekleştirilmiştir. Ocak-Mart 2023 tarihleri arasında yapılan çalışmaya, 40-70 yaş arası meme kanseri tedavileri tamamlanmış 155 kadın hasta katılmıştır. Çalışma verileri sosyodemografik veri formu, Hastane Anksiyete ve Depresyon Ölçeği HADÖ ile EORTC QLQ-C30 ve EORTC QLQ-BR23 yaşam kalitesi ölçeklerinden yararlanılarak toplanmıştır. Çalışmanın istatistik analizi için SPSS 16 paket programı kullanılmıştır. Bulgular: Çalışmaya katılan hastaların 36.1inde anksiyete ve 52.9unda depresyon düzeylerinin yüksek olduğu bulunmuştur. Sosyodemografik özelliklere göre yapılan analizlerde, eğitim düzeyi düşük olanların daha yüksek anksiyete ve depresyon puanlarına sahip olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Sigara içenlerde anksiyete düzeylerinin daha yüksek olduğu, bir işte çalışmayanların ise depresyon puanlarının daha yüksek olduğu belirlenmiştir. Ayrıca, yaşam kalitesi puanları yüksek olan hastaların anksiyete ve depresyon puanlarının daha düşük olduğu saptanmıştır. Sonuç: Meme kanseri tanısı almış ve tedavisi tamamlanmış kadın hastalarda anksiyete ve depresyon yaygın olarak görülmektedir ve bu durum yaşam kalitesini olumsuz etkilemektedir. Eğitim düzeyi düşük olanlar ve sigara içenler gibi belirli grupların daha yüksek risk altında olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Meme kanseri hastalarının tedavi sürecinde psikolojik destek ve yaşam kalitesini artırmaya yönelik müdahalelere ihtiyaç duydukları düşünülmektedir. Sağlık profesyonellerinin meme kanseri hastalarının psikolojik ve sosyal ihtiyaçlarını daha iyi anlamaları ve uygun tedavi planları geliştirmeleri oldukça önemlidir.

Article Details

Evaluation of Anxiety, Depression, and Quality of Life in Breast Cancer Follow-Up Patients

Authors:

Meryem Çakır | Nihan Beyhan Dönder | Zeynep Gülsüm Güç | Yasemin Özkaya | Utku Oflazoğlu | Ahmet Alacacıoğlu | Yüksel Küçükzeybek

Publisher:

Manisa Celal Bayar University

Main Topics:

Cerrahi (Diğer) | Psikiyatri | Birinci Basamak Sağlık Hizmetleri

Journal:

Celal Bayar Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Enstitüsü Dergisi Vol.12 Issue 3, pp.406-414

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

9/2025

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2001359480

pISSN:

2147-9607

Anxiety

depression

breast cancer

quality of lifeAnksiyete

depresyon

meme kanseri

yaşam kalitesi

Issues

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Authors: Meryem Çakır | Nihan Beyhan Dönder | Zeynep Gülsüm Güç | Yasemin Özkaya | Utku Oflazoğlu | Ahmet Alacacıoğlu | Yüksel Küçükzeybek

Publisher: Manisa Celal Bayar University

Main Topics: Cerrahi (Diğer) | Psikiyatri | Birinci Basamak Sağlık Hizmetleri

Journal: Celal Bayar Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Enstitüsü Dergisi Vol.12 Issue 3, pp.406-414

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 9/2025

Document Language: Turkish

Document ID (Org No.): 2001359480

pISSN: 2147-9607

Issues

Authors:

Meryem Çakır | Nihan Beyhan Dönder | Zeynep Gülsüm Güç | Yasemin Özkaya | Utku Oflazoğlu | Ahmet Alacacıoğlu | Yüksel Küçükzeybek

Publisher:

Manisa Celal Bayar University

Main Topics:

Cerrahi (Diğer) | Psikiyatri | Birinci Basamak Sağlık Hizmetleri

Journal:

Celal Bayar Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Enstitüsü Dergisi Vol.12 Issue 3, pp.406-414

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

9/2025

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2001359480

pISSN:

2147-9607