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The study aims to assess the prevalence of depression and anxiety among head and neck cancer patients and identify associated clinical factors.

March 21, 2026Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck SurgeryOpen Access

Clinical Factors and Income Status are Associated with Depression and Anxiety in Head and Neck Cancer Patients

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The study aims to assess the prevalence of depression and anxiety among head and neck cancer patients and identify associated clinical factors.
Conducted a retrospective review of data from head and neck cancer patients treated from August 2011 to December 2017.
Screened patients for psychosocial distress using the Direct Assessment and Response Tool (DART).
Administered the Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-Item Scale and the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 to assess anxiety and depression.
Used univariate and multivariate logistic regression to evaluate associations with depression and anxiety.
Found prevalence rates of 13.1% for depression and 9.9% for anxiety among the patient cohort.
Identified nonmarried status, non-white ethnicity, disease progression, lower income, and higher out-of-pocket costs as significant predictors of depression.
Associated definitive surgery, ECOG ≥1, and lower income with increased anxiety.
Noted no significant associations between disease stage, smoking/drinking history, or HPV status with anxiety or depression.

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This retrospective study identifies clinical and income factors linked to depression and anxiety in head and neck cancer patients, suggesting early mental health interventions.

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Jethwa et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69be36e36e48c4981c676191 https://doi.org/10.1177/19160216251398771

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This retrospective study identifies clinical and income factors linked to depression and anxiety in head and neck cancer patients, suggesting early mental health interventions.

Clinical Factors and Income Status are Associated with Depression and Anxiety in Head and Neck Cancer Patients

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Clinical Factors and Income Status are Associated with Depression and Anxiety in Head and Neck Cancer Patients

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