Evaluation of lifestyle behaviors, anxiety and depression in patients with hematologic disorders

Zhexiang Kuang, Bin Zhang, Xia Li, Jingyu Zhao, Jing Xu, Zhiqiong Wei, Liyun Li, Jin Dong, Xiao Yu, Juan Li, Juanjuan Zhao, Baoxin Shi

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Abstract

Patients with hematologic disorders may experience anxiety and depression due to their immunocompromised status and potential side effects of therapies. Healthy lifestyle behaviors might enhance the mental health. To evaluate the association of both separate and clustering pattern lifestyle behaviors with anxiety and depression in hematological patients, healthcare providers can develop future initiatives that respond to the specific needs of this population. A total of 185 patients with hematologic disorders were enrolled in this cross-sectional study. Linear regression analysis was performed to measure the association of separate lifestyles with anxiety and depression. Latent class analysis was further conducted to identify homogeneous and mutually exclusive lifestyle classes, and the logistic regression was then used to assess the relationship between class memberships and symptoms of anxiety and depression. The study found sleep quality was correlated with anxiety and depression. Nevertheless, no association of anxious and depressive symptoms with sitting and exercise, dietary habits, toxicant exposure, drinking, and smoking, in either the overall patient population or patients classified by hematologic neoplasms. Two latent classes of lifestyle behaviors were further identified, but the class memberships were independent of anxiety and depression. The study suggested that promoting sleep quality was a viable intervention for patients with hematologic disorders. However, the clustering pattern of lifestyles may not be a reliable indicator of psychological issues.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)E35863
JournalMedicine (United States)
Volume102
Issue number46
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 17 Nov 2023
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • anxiety
  • association
  • depression
  • hematologic disorders
  • latent class analysis
  • lifestyle behaviors

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