Other Titles
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.
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
N/A
Research Approach
N/A
Keywords:
Distress, Oncology Patients, Sexual Dysfunction
Recommended Citation
Hughes, Mary K., "Self-reported sexual problems predict higher levels of depression, anxiety, and distress in cancer patients" (2018). INRC (Congress). 240.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/inrc/2018/presentations_2018/240
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.