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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 levels were negatively affected by their children's poor performance. The younger age of children significantly correlated with the severity of depression in their parents. HADS and Zung scale anxiety levels were observed to have statistically significant effect on the severity of depressive disorders.

Conclusions

Receiving a diagnosis of childhood cancer contributes to the incidence of depression and anxiety disorders among carers. Carers' anxiety and depression levels were strongly associated with their child's age and their child's performance.

SUBMITTER: Mess E

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

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Depressive and Anxiety Disorders of Parents of Children with Cancer.

Mess Eleonora E Misiąg Weronika W Klaszczyk Tomasz T Kryś Kamila K

Journal of clinical medicine 20220926 19

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.<h4>Method</h4>The study participants were ...[more]

PMID: 36233541

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Project description:BackgroundParental depression increases risk for anxiety and depression in offspring. The transition from adolescence to adulthood is a common risk period for onset of such disorders. However, relatively few studies have considered development of these disorders from childhood to adulthood including multiple assessments during this transition period.MethodOffspring of depressed parents aged 9-17 years at baseline were followed prospectively for 13 years (n = 337). Average length of follow-up was 16 months between the first and second waves, 13 months between the second and third, and 8 years between the third and fourth. Current (3-month) psychopathology was assessed at each wave using diagnostic interviews. We derived estimates of 3-month prevalence, age at first diagnosis, course and comorbidity of disorders. Social functioning in adult life was assessed at the final wave and we assessed how prior and current disorder impacted adult functioning.ResultsA quarter of young people met criteria for a mood disorder and a third for anxiety disorder at least once. Mood and anxiety disorder prevalence increased from 4.5% and 15.8% respectively in childhood (9-11 years) to 22.3% and 20.9% respectively by age 23-28. Increased prevalence across the transition from adolescence to adulthood was particularly marked in males, while prevalence increased earlier in adolescence in females. Age at first diagnosis varied widely (mood disorder mean = 16.5 years (range 9-26); anxiety disorder mean = 14.5 years (range 9-28)). Over half (52%) reported functional impairment in early adulthood, 31% harmful alcohol use, and 10% self-harm or a suicide attempt. Both previous and current mood or anxiety disorder were associated with functional impairment in early adulthood.ConclusionsThere is a prolonged risk period for mood and anxiety disorders in this group, with prevalence peaking in early adulthood. This highlights the need for prolonged vigilance and effective targeted interventions in the offspring of depressed parents.

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