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Prevalence of Anxiety and Depression and Their Association with Health-Related Quality of Life Among Oncology Patients in Iraq: A Cross-Sectional Study
Background and Objectives: Anxiety and depression are among the most common psychological symptoms in patients with cancer and are associated with morbidity and impaired health-related quality of life (HRQoL), independent of the cancer stage. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of clinically significant anxiety and depression among adult oncology patients in Iraq and quantify the independent contribution of these symptoms to HRQoL. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted between 1 Nove …