Depressive symptoms and positive affect in Chinese and United States breast cancer survivors: a cross-cultural comparison.

Kathrin MilburyApril KavanaghZhiqiang MengZhen ChenKavita D ChandwaniKay GarciaGeorge H PerkinsJennifer McQuadeNelamangala V RaghuramRaghuram NagarathnaZhongxing LiaoHongasandra Ramarao NagendraJiayi ChenXiaoma GuoLuming LiuBanu ArunLorenzo G Cohen

Published in: Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (2017)

Chinese women reported lower positive affect compared to US women and lower levels of positive affect were more strongly associated with worse QOL. Special attention is needed when examining mental health in different cultures to ascertain effective delivery of clinical services to those in need.

Keyphrases

mental health
depressive symptoms
polycystic ovary syndrome
healthcare
pregnancy outcomes
primary care
working memory
pregnant women
social support
cervical cancer screening
breast cancer risk
physical activity
metabolic syndrome
sleep quality
mental illness
skeletal muscle