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Impact on mental health, disease management, and socioeconomic modifications in hematological patients during the COVID-19 pandemic in Italy
- Source :
- Therapeutic Advances in Hematology, Vol 14 (2023)
- Publication Year :
- 2023
- Publisher :
- SAGE Publishing, 2023.
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Abstract
- Background: Hematological patients are a highly vulnerable population with an increased risk of developing severe COVID-19 symptoms due to their immunocompromised status. COVID-19 has proven to cause serious mental health issues, such as stress, anxiety, and depression in the general population. However, data on the psycho-social impact of COVID-19 on hematological patients are lacking. Objectives: This study aims to examine the psychological well-being of hematological patients in Italy during the initial period of the COVID-19 pandemic. Furthermore, it seeks to explore the association between modifications in the management of hematological diseases and employment status of these patients during the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting mental health outcomes. Design and Methods: A survey using the DASS-21 questionnaire was administered to 1105 hematological patients. Data analysis was conducted using the R software, and logistic regression analysis was performed to predict the association between hematological patient/general population and employment status with DASS scores. Results: The hematological patient population reported significantly higher levels of depression (OR 0.947, 95% CI 0.966–0.982, p
- Subjects :
- Diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 20406215 and 20406207
- Volume :
- 14
- Database :
- Directory of Open Access Journals
- Journal :
- Therapeutic Advances in Hematology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsdoj.f627156801d40d49d02c8981f132558
- Document Type :
- article
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1177/20406207231190683