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ArticleBMC psychiatry2025

Psychosocial wellbeing of patients with breast cancer following surgical treatment in Northern Nigeria.

Ayodeji A Bioku, Jummai D Jimeta-Tuko, Paige Harris, Bonnie Lu, Adenike Kareem, Foluke O Sarimiye, Olubukola F Kolawole, Obiora E Onwuameze, Britta K Ostermeyer, Andrew Toyin Olagunju

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Ayodeji A BiokuFederal Medical Centre, Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State, Nigeria.
Jummai D Jimeta-TukoOncology unit, Medical Services Department, Diagnostic and Treatment center, Central Bank of Nigeria, Abuja, Nigeria.
Paige HarrisMichael G. Degroote School of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada.
Bonnie LuMichael G. Degroote School of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada.
Adenike KareemDepartment of Quality Technology Strategy, Centene Corporation, Detroit, MI, USA.
Foluke O SarimiyeDepartment of Radiation Oncology, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.
Olubukola F KolawoleMichael G. Degroote School of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada.
Obiora E OnwuamezeDepartment of Psychiatry, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Springfield, IL, USA.
Britta K OstermeyerDepartment of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, USA.
Andrew Toyin OlagunjuMichael G. Degroote School of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada. andytinu@gmail.com.

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Abstract

backgroundBreast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer and a leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women globally. The cases of breast cancer have continued to rise in Nigeria and surgery remains one of the commonest treatment modalities. However, little is known about the psychosocial wellbeing of patients with breast cancer following surgery in Sub-Saharan Africa. The study investigates the psychosocial well-being and its determinants among patients with breast cancer post-surgery.

methodsThis cross-sectional study was conducted among 72 patients with breast cancer post-surgery in Northern Nigeria. A clinico-demographic questionnaire, the World Health Organization Quality of Life Brief (WHOQOL-BREF), and the 12-item General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12) were administered to all participants to gather information on their background and psychosocial wellbeing.

resultsThe participants' mean (± SD) age was 45.94 (± 9.05) years. The prevalence of psychological distress was 36.1% based on GHQ-12. A three-factor analysis of the GHQ-12 showed participants' mean (± SD) scores for anxiety/depression, social dysfunction, and loss of confidence were 9.25 (± 3.93), 14.17 (± 5.62) and 4.59 (± 1.97) respectively. About 15% (n = 11) of the participants reported their QoL as poor with mean total score of 50.91 (± 12.62), and social relationship 9.81 (± 5.09) was mostly affected across the four domains of WHOQOL-BREF. A lack of psychological counseling pre-surgery, unemployment, low level of education, post-surgical complications, and presence of psychological distress were associated with poor QoL. However, a lack of psychological counseling, post-surgical complications, and psychological distress were key predictors of poor QoL after controlling for cofounders.

conclusionEvidence informed holistic care is indicated among individuals with surgical treatment for breast cancer. There is a need for resources, capacity development and training of healthcare professionals involved in the management of breast cancer to deliver holistic care to enhance their psychosocial wellbeing. Future prospective studies are needed to inform evidence-based psychosocial interventions.

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Breast NeoplasmsPsychological DistressQuality of LifeAdultAnxietyCross-Sectional StudiesDepressionFemaleHumansMiddle AgedNigeriaSurveys and QuestionnairesBreast cancerMastectomyPsychological distressQuality of lifeSurgery

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