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- Title
Health-Related Quality of Life, Depression, Anxiety, and Self-Image in Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia Survivors.
- Authors
Baytan, Birol; Aşut, Çiğdem; Kantarcıoğlu, Arzu Çırpan; Evim, Melike Sezgin; Güneş, Adalet Meral
- Abstract
Objective: With increasing survival rates in childhood acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL), the long-term side effects of treatment have become important. Our aim was to investigate health-related quality of life, depression, anxiety, and self-image among ALL survivors. Materials and Methods: Fifty patients diagnosed with ALL and their siblings were enrolled. The Kovacs Children's Depression Inventory, State-Trait Anxiety Inventory, Offer Self-Image Questionnaire, and Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory™ were used for collecting data. ANOVA tests were used to determine if there were any significant differences between groups. Results: ALL survivors had higher depression, more anxiety symptoms, lower quality of life, and more negative self-image when compared to their siblings. Conclusion: Continuous diagnostic and interventional mental health services might be necessary for possible emotional side effects of treatment during and after the treatment. Rehabilitation and follow- up programs should be implemented for children during and after treatment for ALL.
- Publication
Turkish Journal of Hematology, 2016, Vol 33, Issue 4, p326
- ISSN
1300-7777
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.4274/tjh.2015.0356