Psychological burden, quality of life, problems, and parental concerns of single mothers with cancer: a cross-sectional comparison.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Single motherhood is associated with increased psychosocial risks, affecting both mothers and their minor children. However, little is known about the specific psychosocial impact of maternal cancer in single mothers (SMs). This study compared psychological burden, quality of life, specific problems, and parental concerns between SMs and partnered mothers (PMs) affected by cancer and caring for minor children.

Methods

Cross-sectional analysis of baseline data from a multicenter, non-randomized, controlled trial in Germany (Family-SCOUT). SMs and PMs affected by cancer were assessed for psychological burden (anxiety, depression, distress), quality of life, practical, family, emotional, spiritual/religious, and physical problems and parental concerns.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Holsteg S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11814052 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature