High burden of depression among cancer patients on chemotherapy in University of Gondar comprehensive hospital and Felege Hiwot referral hospital, Northwest Ethiopia.

Adhanom Gebreegziabher BarakiGetahun Mengistu TessemaEyayaw Adisu Demeke

Published in: PloS one (2020)

The burden of depression among cancer patients in this study was high. We recommend concerned bodies working to curve the problem to intervene based on the identified risk factors. Improving educational status, reducing work stress and maintaining normal weight would reduce depression.

Keyphrases

risk factors
depressive symptoms
sleep quality
healthcare
primary care
body mass index
physical activity
acute care
emergency department
squamous cell carcinoma
weight loss
adverse drug