ArticleSupportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer2021
Prevalence and factors associated with high levels of distress in young adult cancer survivors compared to matched peers.
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Abstract
objectiveYoung adulthood can be a difficult period of development and disruption of age-related milestones can impact psychological well-being. This study examined whether psychological distress differs in young adult (YA) cancer survivors compared to their non-cancer peers and identified factors related to high distress in YA cancer survivors.
methodsCanadian YAs (n = 448) diagnosed between the ages of 15 and 39 were compared with age-, sex-, and education-matched controls (n = 448) randomly sampled from the 2012 Canadian Community Health Survey-Mental Health. The primary measure was the Kessler Psychological Distress Scale (K10). Groups were compared using independent-samples t tests and chi-square tests of independence. Logistic regression was used to examine the factors associated with high (moderate/severe) distress for YA cancer survivors.
resultsYA cancer survivors reported significantly higher distress than their matched peers (24.89 vs. 15.75; p < .0005). In the multivariate model, greater years of education were associated with a decreased likelihood of high distress (adjusted odds ratio (AOR) = 0.84, p = .001). Compared with those working, those in school (AOR = 6.81, p = .003) or not in school/working (AOR = 4.13, p < .0005) reported higher distress. Psychological factors associated with high distress in YA cancer survivors included body image dissatisfaction (AOR = 1.09, p < .0005), poor social support (AOR = 5.19, p = .011), and elevated fears of cancer recurrence (maladaptive: AOR = 6.39, p = .001; clinical: AOR = 12.31, p < .0005).
conclusionsYA cancer survivors experience significantly greater distress than their non-cancer peers. This distress is associated with modifiable factors such as body image dissatisfaction, social support, and fear of cancer recurrence, illustrating key areas for intervention.
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