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DOI: https://doi.org/10.52163/yhc.v66i1.1936
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Hoài, C. T., Linh, L. T. D., & Hiệp, N. T. (2025). 32. DEPRESSION, ANXIETY, STRESS AND THE NEED FOR PSYCHOLOGICAL SUPPORT OF TREATED COLORECTAL CANCER PATIENTS AT NGHE AN ONCOLOGY HOSPITAL IN 2024. Vietnam Journal of Community Medicine, 66(1). https://doi.org/10.52163/yhc.v66i1.1936

32. DEPRESSION, ANXIETY, STRESS AND THE NEED FOR PSYCHOLOGICAL SUPPORT OF TREATED COLORECTAL CANCER PATIENTS AT NGHE AN ONCOLOGY HOSPITAL IN 2024

Chu Thi Hoai1, Le Thi Dieu Linh1, Ngo Tri Hiep2
1 Nghe an Oncology Hospital
2 Vinh Medical University

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Abstract

Research objective: To describe the current state of depression, anxiety, stress and psychological support needs of colorectal cancer patients treated at Nghe An Oncology Hospital.


Research method: Cross-sectional description of 178 colorectal cancer patients diagnosed by histopathology from October 2023 to May 2024.


Research results: Average age 60 ± 12.15 (Lowest: 19; Highest: 90 years old); Males accounted for 57.9%; the majority were farmers: 39.3%. Disease characteristics: Stage III has the highest rate of 53.9%, no metastasis 60.1%; chemotherapy alone was 51.7%; The time of disease detection > 12 months accounted for the highest rate of 34.8% and side effects after treatment accounted for 93.3%. The overall rate of depression was 74.7%, anxiety 69.7% and stress 52.8%. 100% of colorectal cancer patients had a need for psychosocial support, of which the need for high support was 24.2%.


Conclusion: The rate of depression, anxiety, and stress in colorectal cancer patients was quite high. Most patients had a need for psychosocial support. Early psychological interventions with appropriate solutions are needed to help patients increase treatment effectiveness and improve their quality of life.

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anxiety, depression, stress, psychological support, colorectal cancer

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