Depressive and Anxiety Symptoms Among Patients with Asbestos-Related Diseases in Korea.

ABSTRACT: Asbestos-related diseases (ARDs), including malignant mesothelioma, asbestos-related lung cancer, and asbestosis, are known for their long latency periods and poor prognoses. Although the physical effects of ARDs have been widely studied, limited research has examined the psychological burden faced by affected individuals. This study investigated depressive and anxiety symptoms among 275 patients officially recognized as asbestos victims in Korea. Mental health was assessed using the Korean version of the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9), Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7), and the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS). The analysis revealed that the mean ± standard deviation of depression and anxiety levels among patients with asbestos-related diseases were 8.06 ± 6.27 fo

SUBMITTER: Kang MS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12390261 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature