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September 23, 2025Anaesthesia Pain & Intensive CareOpen Access

Prevalence of depression and anxiety among patients with breast cancer in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

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SAShahad Muneer AbdulaalLHLubna Abdulrahman HafizHAHind Mauafaq Aljifri

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Overview

Cross-sectional survey reports high depression and anxiety in breast cancer patients, suggesting urgent psychological support needs.

Key Points

  • Anxiety and depression are prevalent in breast cancer patients, highlighting a critical need for mental health interventions.
  • About 36.5% of patients experienced moderate anxiety, while 39.4% exhibited moderate depression, indicating substantial mental health concerns.
  • The study utilized GAD-7 and PHQ-9 scales to measure anxiety and depression severity among 137 breast cancer patients in Jeddah.
  • Psychological support programs are essential for improving clinical outcomes for females with breast cancer facing these challenges.

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Abdulaal et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d43ed1713b0b5dfea7e077https://doi.org/10.35975/apic.v29i5.2850
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