Lung cancer stigma: A concept with consequences for patients.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Patients with lung cancer (LC) report lower quality of life (QoL) and higher levels of psychological distress compared with other cancer populations. Lung cancer stigma (LCS) may in part explain these findings.

Aim

We investigated the prevalence of patient-perceived lung cancer stigma (LCS) and its relationships to symptom burden/severity, depression, and deficits in health-related quality of life (HR-QoL).

Methods

In this descriptive, observational, and cross-sectional study, 201 participants were sent questionnaires. These included the Cataldo Lung Cancer Stigma Scale (CLCSS), the Lung Cancer Symptom Scale, the Centre for Epidemiologic Studies-Depression Scale, and the Quality of Life Inventory.

Results

Participants were on average 69 years old, 52

SUBMITTER: Maguire R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7941499 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature