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Depression and chronic conditions

Abstract

In this study about 25% of oncology patients seen in an outpatient psychiatric oncology clinic endorsed sexual problems on the Distress Thermometer checklist. They were more likely to be younger Black or Hispanic males in a committed relationship and with higher levels of depression, anxiety and distress.

Authors

Mary K. Hughes

Author Details

Mary K. Hughes, MS, Psychiatry Department, U. T. MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA

Sigma Membership

Unknown

Lead Author Affiliation

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

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Research Approach

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Keywords:

Distress, Oncology Patients, Sexual Dysfunction

Conference Name

29th International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Melbourne, Australia

Conference Year

2018

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Self-reported sexual problems predict higher levels of depression, anxiety, and distress in cancer patients

Melbourne, Australia

In this study about 25% of oncology patients seen in an outpatient psychiatric oncology clinic endorsed sexual problems on the Distress Thermometer checklist. They were more likely to be younger Black or Hispanic males in a committed relationship and with higher levels of depression, anxiety and distress.