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ABSTRACT: Purpose
The aim of the present study is to investigate the prevalence of body image distress among head and neck cancer (HNC) patients after treatment and to examine its association with sociodemographic and clinical factors, health-related quality of life (HRQOL), HNC symptoms, sexuality, self-compassion, and psychological distress. Second, we aim to explore daily life experiences of HNC patients regarding body image.Methods
A cross-sectional survey among HNC patients investigated the prevalence of body image distress based on the Body Image Scale. Multivariable logistic regression analysis was applied to study associations with sociodemographic and clinical factors, HRQOL (EORTC QLQ-C30), HNC symptoms (QLQ-HN43), sexuality (FSFI-6; IIEF-5), self-compassion (SCS-SF), and psychological distress (HADS). Qualitative data from a body image writing intervention was used to explore experiences in daily life related to body image.Results
Body image distress was prevalent in 13-20% (depending on cut-off scores) of 233 HNC patients. Symptoms of depression (p?ConclusionPrevalence of body image distress in HNC patients, using different cut-off scores, is 13-20%. Younger patients, patients after extensive surgery, and patients who had wound healing problems are most at risk. There is a significant association between body image distress and depressive symptoms and social functioning.
SUBMITTER: Melissant HC
PROVIDER: S-EPMC7892513 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Melissant H C HC Jansen F F Eerenstein S E SE Cuijpers P P Laan E E Lissenberg-Witte B I BI Schuit A S AS Sherman K A KA Leemans C R CR Verdonck-de Leeuw I M IM
Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer 20200903 4
<h4>Purpose</h4>The aim of the present study is to investigate the prevalence of body image distress among head and neck cancer (HNC) patients after treatment and to examine its association with sociodemographic and clinical factors, health-related quality of life (HRQOL), HNC symptoms, sexuality, self-compassion, and psychological distress. Second, we aim to explore daily life experiences of HNC patients regarding body image.<h4>Methods</h4>A cross-sectional survey among HNC patients investigat ...[more]