Evaluation of Stigma, Depression, Anxiety, and Quality of Life Levels in Patients with Lung Cancer: Path Analysis
Abstract
Objective: This study aimed was to investigate the levels of stigma, quality of life anxiety and depression in patients with lung cancer treated at the Süleyman Demirel University Research and Practice Hospital, and to investigate the relationships between these measures. Material and Methods: In this study, planned as a crosssectional analytical study, the prepared questionnaire was applied to 151 patients diagnosed with lung cancer. Path analysis was used for the analytical evaluation of this study. Results: On the stigma score results of the analysis; positive effect of cigarette pack-year increase (β=0.257, p
Fields of Study & Subjects
Cancer survivorship and care
Health and Well-being Studies
Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Turkiye Klinikleri Journal of Medical Sciences
- Volume
- 46
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 17–25
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Language
- EN