High psychological distress tied to lower quality of life, social isolation, impaired cancer care
TUESDAY, Jan. 11, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Teens and young adults with cancer are experiencing high psychological distress during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a study published online Jan. 5 in Psycho-Oncology.
Camille Glidden, from University of Manitoba in Winnipeg, Canada, and colleagues investigated the prevalence of psychological distress, factors associated with distress, and experiences of adolescents and young adults (AYAs; 15 to 39 years) with cancer during the COVID-19 pandemic. The analysis included survey results from 805 participants.
The researchers found that more than two-thirds of respondents (68 percent) had high psychological distress. Higher distress was seen in those with employment impact during the pandemic (adjusted odds ratio [aOR], 2.16) and hematologic malignancy (aOR, 1.76). Older age (aOR, 0.95) and personal income
“Distress screening and evidence-based interventions to alleviate distress are essential,” the authors write.
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