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  1. Prevalence and determinants of depression and its association with social support among cancer patients: implications for enhancing oncology care
    Alkubati SA, Halboup AM, Zoromba MA, El-Gazar HE, Pasay-An E, Salameh B, et al.
    BMC Psychol, 2025 Mar 12;13(1):232.
    PMID: 40069840 DOI: 10.1186/s40359-025-02584-5
    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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