697 Anxiety levels in patients undergoing radiotherapy for gynecological cancer: a Tunisian prospective study

Introduction/Background To assess anxiety levels in patients undergoing radiotherapy for gynaecological cancer and identify its predictive factors. Methodology This is a prospective study involving 60 patients undergoing radiotherapy between July and September 2023. A questionnaire was administered to the patients. The psychological state of the patients was assessed using the STAIY1 scale. Scores were categorized as follows: >65: very high, 56–65: high, 46–55: moderate, 36–45: low, and Results The average age was 58 years 32–70, with 60% being over 40 years old. Tumour locations were as follows: endometrium in 60% of cases, breast in 21% of cases, and uterine cervix in 19% of cases. No patient had metastasis. Seventeen per cent of patients underwent their first radiotherapy session. Demographic characteristics were as follows: 80% of patients were married, 27% had a university education, 80% were employed, 30% had a good financial situation, and 56% came from an urban environment. Twenty per cent of patients had a family member who had undergone cancer treatment. Anxiety scores were very high at 16%, high at 20%, moderate at 23%, low at 31%, and very low at 10%. Factors showing a significant correlation with high or very high anxiety levels were age Conclusion This study allows us to predict the predictive factors of anxiety during radiotherapy to identify and help vulnerable patients cope with their psychological distress. Disclosures No financial interest.