An explorative analysis of the differences in levels of happiness between cancer patients, informal caregivers and the general population.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Although cancer patients experience distressing symptoms and health-related changes in their quality of life, they may report positive emotional states. The lives of informal caregivers of cancer patients may also be affected by the patient's cancer diagnosis; however, they may also find benefits in their experiences. Noticeable changes are reported in personal priorities after an oncologic diagnosis that can lead individuals to restructure their values and the way they perceive life. This study aims to assess happiness/satisfaction with life and positive and negative affect in cancer patients and informal caregivers compared with healthy people in the general population.

Methods

A cross-sectional study with participants recruited online in five regions of Brazil

SUBMITTER: de Camargos MG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7354680 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature