The Influence of Depression, Sleep Quality, and Mental Health Literacy on the Quality of Life in Breast Cancer Patients

• Published in: Asian oncology nursing Vol. 24; no. 2; pp. 73 - 81
• Main Authors: Kim, Minjin, Park, Suin
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 대한종양간호학회 01.06.2024
• Subjects: 간호학; Sleep quality; Depression; Breast neoplasms; Mental health service; Quality of life
• ISSN: 2287-2434; 2287-447X
• DOI: 10.5388/aon.2024.24.2.73

Purpose: This study aims to measure the impact of depression, sleep quality, and mental health literacy on the quality of life in patients with breast cancer. Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was performed with the participation of 148 hospitalized breast cancer patients. The data analysis utilized independent t-tests, ANOVA, Pearson’s correlation, and stepwise multiple linear regression. Results: The mean score of quality of life was 85.60±9.43, indicating significant differences according to perceived economic status, the time since diagnosis, and the use of hypnotics and antidepressants. Depression, sleep quality, and mental health literacy were found to have a significant association with quality of life. The regression analyses showed that significant predictors on quality of life were depression (β=-.64, p<.001), sleep quality (β=.19, p=.002), and mental health literacy (β=.11, p=.035). These variables explained 61.0% of the impact on the quality of life in the breast cancer patients. Conclusion: To enhance the quality of life for breast cancer patients, it will be essential to create a nursing program aimed at reducing depression, improving sleep quality, and enhancing mental health literacy. KCI Citation Count: 0