Anxiety among cancer patients: A cross-sectional study at The University of Gondar comprehensive specialized hospital.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Anxiety is a prevalent psychological issue among cancer patients, significantly affecting their quality of life and potentially influencing treatment outcomes. This study aims to investigate the prevalence and associated factors of anxiety among cancer patients at the University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital in Northwest Ethiopia.

Methods

A cross-sectional study design was used, involving 384 cancer patients, selected by systematic random sampling technique, from the oncology ward. Data were collected using the Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item (GAD-7) scale and the Oslo Social Support Scale (OSS-3). Descriptive and inferential statistics, including bi-variable and multi-variable logistic regression analyses, were employed to analyze the data.

SUBMITTER: Aragie H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11778787 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature