Prevalence of depression in patients with cancer in Iran: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Aidin AryankhesalAhmad GhashghaeeElnaz SardariSara MahmoudiSamira AlihosseiniAfsaneh DehnadMahshid Roohravan BenisDorsa Gharagozlou

Published in: BMJ supportive & palliative care (2019)

The prevalence of depression among patients with cancer in Iran was higher than the developed countries. As depression affects the quality of life of patients with cancer, the results can help policymakers and service providers in planning to reduce the prevalence of depression.

Keyphrases

depressive symptoms
risk factors
sleep quality
healthcare
mental health