Factors associated with depressive symptoms among cancer patients: a nationwide cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Research on factors contributing to depressive symptoms in cancer patients at a national level, encompassing a comprehensive set of variables was limited. This study aimed to address this gap by identifying the factors associated with depressive symptoms among cancer patients through a nationwide cross-sectional analysis.

Methods

Various factors, including demographic, socioeconomic, behavioral patterns, general and self-rated health status, chronic conditions, dietary habits, and cancer-related factors, were examined. Data was from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were performed to identify associated factors. The receiver-operating characteristic (ROC) curve was used to evaluate the per

SUBMITTER: Chen X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11137935 | biostudies-literature | 2024 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature