Prevalence and determinants of depression and its association with social support among cancer patients: implications for enhancing oncology care

Alkubati SA 1 , Halboup AM 2 , Zoromba MA 3 , El-Gazar HE 4 , Pasay-An E 5 , Salameh B 6 Show all authors , Motakef HI 7 , Atta MH 8 , Hendy A 9 , Alrashedi H 1

Affiliations 

  • 1 Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, College of Nursing, University of Hail, Hail, Saudi Arabia
  • 2 Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Practice, University of Science and Technology, Sana'a, Yemen. a.halboup@ust.edu.ye
  • 3 College of Nursing, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia
  • 4 Nursing Administration Department, Faculty of Nursing, Port Said University, Port Said, Egypt
  • 5 Department of Nursing Administration, College of Nursing, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
  • 6 Department of Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Arab American University, Jenin, Palestine
  • 7 Maternal and Child Health Department, College of Nursing, University of Hail, Hail, Saudi Arabia
  • 8 Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Alexandria University, Alexandria City, Egypt
  • 9 Pediatric Nursing, Faculty Nursing, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
BMC Psychol, 2025 Mar 12;13(1):232.
PMID: 40069840 DOI: 10.1186/s40359-025-02584-5

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Early detection of depression in cancer patients is essential for improving health outcomes. This study assessed the prevalence and determinants of depression among cancer patients and examined its association with social support.

METHOD: A cross-sectional study was conducted at Al Amal Cancer Center, Al-Thawra Hospital, Hodeida City, Yemen (January-March 2023). Data on sociodemographic characteristics, depression (Patient Health Questionnaire, PHQ-9), and social support (Oslo Social Support Scale, OSSS-3) were collected. Multivariate binary logistic regression identified significant depression factors, and Pearson's correlation was used to assess the relationship between social support and depression. A p value of  4 years) (AOR = 3.197, p = 0.006), and difficulty in activities (AOR = 8.704, p 

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