Women with breast cancer taking chemotherapy: depression symptoms and treatment adherence

Authors

  • Bianca Fresche de Souza Universidade de São Paulo; Faculdade de Ciências Farmacêuticas de Ribeirão Preto; Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq)
  • Jéssica Andrade de Moraes Universidade de São Paulo; Faculdade de Ciências Farmacêuticas de Ribeirão Preto; Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq)
  • Aline Inocenti Prefeitura Municipal da Estância Turística de Batatais
  • Manoel Antônio dos Santos Universidade de São Paulo; Faculdade de Filosofia, Ciências e Letras de Ribeirão Preto
  • Ana Elisa Bauer de Camargo Silva Universidade Federal de Goiás; Faculdade de Enfermagem
  • Adriana Inocenti Miasso Universidade de São Paulo; Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto; Centre for Nursing Research Development; Departamento de Enfermagem Psiquiátrica e Ciências Humanas

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/0104-1169.3564.2491

Abstract

Objective to verify depressive symptoms and adherence to chemotherapy among women with breast cancer who are served by the Pharmacy of the Chemotherapy Center of a university hospital. METHOD: cross-sectional study with quantitative approach conducted with 112 women receiving chemotherapy. Structured interviews guided by a script addressing socio-demographic, clinical and therapeutic information, the Morisky Test, and the Beck Depression Inventory were used to collect data. RESULTS: 12.50% and 1.78% of the patients experienced "moderate" and "severe" depression, respectively, while 10.59% did not use antidepressant medication. A statistically significant association was found between levels of depression and the use of antidepressants. Lack of adherence was identified in 46.43% of the participants. CONCLUSION: these findings show the need to regularly screen for depressive symptoms and for adherence to chemotherapy treatment among women with breast cancer, in order to provide early detection and appropriate treatment centered on patients, and to improve their quality of life.

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Published

2014-10-01

Issue

Vol. 22 No. 5 (2014)

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How to Cite

Women with breast cancer taking chemotherapy: depression symptoms and treatment adherence . (2014). Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 22(5), 866-873. https://doi.org/10.1590/0104-1169.3564.2491