Depressive and Anxiety Disorders of Parents of Children with Cancer.

ABSTRACT: Every year in Poland there are approximately 1200 new cases of malignant tumours in children and adolescents. Leukaemia, CNS tumours, and lymphomas are the most frequently diagnosed cancers. Coping with a child's illness is challenging, which is why many parents suffer from anxiety, depression disorders, and even PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder). The aim of this study is to assess the anxiety and depression levels of carers of children with cancer.

Method

The study participants were 101 carers of children suffering from cancer. The study was conducted using standardized questionnaires: the Zung ccale, HADS scale, and Karnofsky scale, and three questionnaires designed by the author.

Results

According to the results of the Karnofsky scale, carers' anxiety and depression le

SUBMITTER: Mess E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9572351 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature