SynthesisPloS one2023
Global depression in breast cancer patients: Systematic review and meta-analysis.
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58 citing papers in PubMed, 9 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 86 citations in OpenAlex.
- Diagnostic Prediction Models for Depression in Patients With Breast Cancer: A Systematic Review.Journal of clinical nursing · 2026Pooled it
- Depression increases cancer mortality by 23-83%: a meta-analysis of 65 studies across five major cancer types.GeroScience · 2026Pooled it
- Comparative efficacy of mind-body exercises on quality of life, anxiety, and depression in patients with breast cancer: a systematic review with pairwise and network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.Frontiers in public health · 2026Pooled it
- Efficacy and safety of modifiedFrontiers in pharmacology · 2026Pooled it
- Psychosocial factors associated with quality of life in cancer patients undergoing treatment: an umbrella review.Health and quality of life outcomes · 2025Pooled it
- Global prevalence and determinant factors of pain, depression, and anxiety among cancer patients: an umbrella review of systematic reviews and meta-analyses.BMC psychiatry · 2025Pooled it
- A systematic review and exploration of clinical application of liver depression syndrome in breast cancer.Frontiers in oncology · 2025Pooled it
- Evaluating the effects of e-health interventions on mental health outcomes in individuals with breast cancer: A systematic review.PloS one · 2025Pooled it
- Depression, anxiety and associated factors among cancer patients in Africa; a systematic review and meta-analysis study.BMC psychiatry · 2024Pooled it
- Effect of subanesthetic dose esketamine on anxiety and depression in patients with breast cancer after surgery: a randomized controlled, double-blind study.BMC psychiatry · 2026Trial
- Evaluating Group CBT for Depression in Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer Patients in a Malaysian Public Hospital.Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP · 2025Trial
- An examination of the effectiveness of mindfulness-integrated cognitive behavior therapy on depression, anxiety, stress and sleep quality in Iranian women with breast cancer: a randomized controlled trial.Scientific reports · 2025Trial
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- Heart Rate Variability Biofeedback Training Can Improve Menopausal Symptoms and Psychological Well-Being in Women with a Diagnosis of Primary Breast Cancer: A Longitudinal Randomized Controlled Trial.Current oncology (Toronto, Ont.) · 2025Trial
- Effects of Continuous Perioperative Esketamine Infusion on Postoperative Depression in Breast Cancer Patients: A Randomized Controlled Double-Blind Trial.Drug design, development and therapy · 2025Trial
- Effects of Immersive Virtual Therapy as a Method Supporting the Psychological and Physical Well-Being of Women with a Breast Cancer Diagnosis: A Randomized Controlled Trial.Current oncology (Toronto, Ont.) · 2024Trial
- Effects of Remotely Delivered Yoga Interventions on Quality of Life and Symptom Burden in Women with Breast Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Cognitive profiles and predictors of cancer-related cognitive impairment in breast cancer survivors: integrating self-reported, neuropsychological, and process-based measures.Archives of clinical neuropsychology : the official journal of the National Academy of Neuropsychologists · 2026Article
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- CARE Framework for Inclusive Clinical Studies: An Evidence-Based Approach for and Measurement of Recruitment and Retention of Black Women in Breast Cancer Research.Therapeutic innovation & regulatory science · 2026Review
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Abstract
backgroundBreast cancer is known as one of the most common diseases among women, the psychological consequences of which are common in women and affect various aspects of their lives, so this study aims to investigate the prevalence of depression among women with breast cancer globally.
methodThe present meta-analysis was performed by searching for keywords related to breast cancer and depression in 4 main databases: PubMed, Embase, Web of Sciences and Scopus in the period of January 2000 to November 2021 and the results of the study using R and CMA software were analyzed.
resultsA total of 71 studies were selected in English and the results of the analysis showed that the prevalence of depression in women with breast cancer is 30.2%, with Pakistan having the highest (83%) prevalence of depression and Taiwan having the lowest (8.3%). And in the WHO regions, EMRO region had the highest (49.7%) rate and SEARO region had the lowest (23%) prevalence of depression. Also, with increasing age, the prevalence of depression among women with breast cancer increases.
conclusionCommunity and family support for women with breast cancer, holding psychology and psychotherapy courses, lifestyle modifications and training in this area can be effective in preventing the reduction of the prevalence of depression, and given the pivotal role of women in family affairs, this This can be in line with the work of health system policymakers.
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