A cross-sectional gender-sensitive analysis of depressive symptoms in patients with advanced cancer.

Gilla K ShapiroKenneth MahFroukje de VriesMadeline LiCamilla ZimmermannSarah HalesGary Rodin

Published in: Palliative medicine (2020)

Males and females report similar levels of depressive symptoms but the pathways to depression may differ by gender. These differences suggest the potential for gender-based preventive and therapeutic interventions in this population.

Keyphrases

depressive symptoms
advanced cancer
palliative care
social support
mental health
sleep quality
physical activity