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Journal Article
Prevalence and Levels of Depression among Parents of Children with Cancer in Basrah, Iraq
2016
Overview
Cancer in a family member can be a major source of psychological disorders, especially for
the parents of children diagnosed with cancer. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and levels of depression
among parents of children with cancer in Basrah, Iraq. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted
between November 2014 and April 2015 at the Specialist Paediatric Hospital in Basrah City, Iraq. One parent each
of 384 children with cancer admitted to the hospital for treatment or follow-up during the study period were invited
to participate in the study. Age, gender, years of education, occupation, monthly income, place of residence and
the overall number of children in a family were recorded. The Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale
was used to identify depression and assess levels of depression. Results: A total of 336 parents participated in the
study (response rate: 87.5%). Of these, 70.5% were depressed, 54.1% of which had major depression. Depression was
significantly more common (77.2% versus 57.1%) and more severe (60.7% versus 41.1%) among mothers compared
to fathers (P = 0.001). Parents with fewer years of education were more likely to be depressed; this association was
significant for mothers but not fathers (P = 0.001 and 0.814, respectively). Depression was significantly inversely
associated with monthly income (P = 0.001). Conclusion: The prevalence of depression among the parents of
children with cancer was high. Depression was significantly more severe among mothers compared to fathers
and among mothers who were less educated. Income also had a significant association with levels of depression
among parents.
Publisher
Sultan Qaboos Uinversity : Academic Publication Board,Sultan Qaboos University, College of Medicine and Health Sciences,Sultan Qaboos University,Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal, College of Medicine & Health Sciences
