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Title: Distress and Spiritual Well-Being in Brazilian Patients Initiating Chemotherapy during the COVID-19 Pandemic—A Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Mendonça, Angelo Braga
Pereira, Eliane Ramos
Magnago, Carinne
Silva, Pedro Gilson da
Leão, Diva Cristina Morett Romano
Silva, Rose Mary Costa Rosa Andrade
Meira, Karina Cardoso
Keywords: Neoplasias
Neoplasms
Tratamento Farmacológico
Drug Therapy
Angústia Psicológica
Psychological Distress
Espiritualidade
Spirituality
COVID-19
Issue Date: 2021
Publisher: International Journal Environ. Res. Public Health
Citation: PEREIRA, Eliane Ramos et al. Distress and Spiritual Well-Being in Brazilian Patients Initiating Chemotherapy during the COVID-19 Pandemic—A Cross-Sectional Study. International Journal Environ. Res. Public Health, v. 18, p. 1-27, 2021.
Abstract: Social distancing and the priority given to COVID-19 patients in health services, which caused postponement of appointments and cancer treatment, may have triggered unprecedented levels of distress in cancer patients. The aim of this study was to analyze the prevalence of distress and the levels of spiritual well-being of people initiating chemotherapy during the COVID-19 pandemic, identifying the factors associated with distress, and determining if there is a relationship between distress and spiritual well-being. A cross-sectional study was conducted with 91 Brazilians. Data were collected by applying the Spiritual Well-Being Scale (SWBS) and the Distress Thermometer and Problem List for Patients. The prevalence of distress was 59.5%, and the average score of spiritual well-being was 106.54 (±9.06). Emotional issues were the most reported by patients with distress. The Poisson regression showed that male sex (PR = 0.588; 95% CI 0.392–0.881), age (PR = 0.985; 95% CI 0.973–0.996), and spiritual well-being score were predictors of distress (PR = 0.971; 95% CI 0.946–0.996). These findings indicate that distress relief involves implementation of public health programs capable of integrating spiritual interventions into cancer care.
Description: p. 1-27.: il. color.
URI: http://sr-vmlxaph03:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/6551
ISSN: 1660-4601
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