Assessment of knowledge, attitude, practices and distress level of cancer patients in COVID-19 pandemic: A cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT: The diagnosis and treatment of cancer can be an extremely stressful experience for the patient. COVID-19 pandemic has further created an environment of stress and anxiety amongst cancer patients. A cross-sectional study was conducted from March 2020 to May 2020 using google forms to assess the knowledge, distress level, practices, and attitude toward the COVID-19 pandemic in cancer patients. It was observed that the females and elderly patients (> 55 years) were more knowledgeable about the COVID-19 pandemic. Also, females were more prone to emotional stress compared to males. While the younger age group (18-35 years) had a more hard time in dealing with family-related issues compared to other age groups. Therefore, the younger age group (18-35 years) and female gender being more prone to

SUBMITTER: Soni S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9287590 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature