Prevalence and associated factors of psychological distress among patients with oral cancer in the selected tertiary care institutes in Sri Lanka: a combined cross-sectional and case-control study.

ABSTRACT:

Abstract

Introduction

Oral cancer represents the most prevalent malignancy among Sri Lankan males. This aggressive disease is associated with significant psychological distress, driven by disfigurement and impairments of vital functions.While the detrimental impact of psychological distress on patients with oral cancer is well documented, its prevalence and associated determinants remain underexplored in the Sri Lankan context. This study aims to evaluate the prevalence and identify the factors associated with psychological distress in a selected cohort of patients with oral cancer in Sri Lanka.

Methods

A hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 355 patients with oral cancer to determine the prevalence of psychological distress. Additionally, a nested

SUBMITTER: Ratnasekera N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11883870 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature