Depression and anxiety in women with early breast cancer: five year observational cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To examine the prevalence of, and risk factors for, depression and anxiety in women with early breast cancer in the five years after diagnosis.

Design

Observational cohort study.

Setting

NHS breast clinic, London.

Participants

222 women with early breast cancer: 170 (77%) provided complete interview data up to either five years after diagnosis or recurrence.

Main outcome measures

Prevalence of clinically important depression and anxiety (structured psychiatric interview with standardised diagnostic criteria) and clinical and patient risk factors, including stressful life experiences (Bedford College life events and difficulties schedule).

Results

Nearly 50% of the women with early breast cancer had depression, anxiety, or both in the yea

SUBMITTER: Burgess C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC555631 | biostudies-literature | 2005 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature