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World J Psychiatry. Jun 19, 2024; 14(6): 812-821
Published online Jun 19, 2024. doi: 10.5498/wjp.v14.i6.812
Published online Jun 19, 2024. doi: 10.5498/wjp.v14.i6.812
Assessing the current situation and the influencing factors affecting perceived stigma among older patients after leukemia diagnosis
Xuan Tang, Shuang-Qin Chen, Jiang-Hua Huang, Cai-Feng Deng, Jie-Qiong Zou, Department of Neurology, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang 421001, Hunan Province, China
Juan Zuo, Department of Hematology, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang 421001, Hunan Province, China
Author contributions: Tang X designed and performed the study and wrote the manuscript; Chen SQ and Zuo J provided clinical advice and supervised this study; Huang JH provided psychological adjustment and health education to patients; Deng CF and Zou JQ collected questionnaires and contributed to the analysis.
Institutional review board statement: The study was reviewed and approved by the Institutional Review Board of Hengyang Medical School, University of South China.
Informed consent statement: All study participants or their legal guardians provided written informed consent for personal and medical data collection prior to their enrolment in the study.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The authors declare no conflict of interest.
Data sharing statement: The data used in this study can be obtained from the corresponding author upon request.
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Corresponding author: Juan Zuo, MSN, Nurse, Department of Hematology, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, No. 69 Chuanshan Road, Shigu District, Hengyang 421001, Hunan Province, China. zj20200912@163.com
Received: February 20, 2024
Revised: April 13, 2024
Accepted: April 25, 2024
Published online: June 19, 2024
Processing time: 120 Days and 6.4 Hours
Revised: April 13, 2024
Accepted: April 25, 2024
Published online: June 19, 2024
Processing time: 120 Days and 6.4 Hours
Core Tip
Core Tip: The most innovative and important finding of this study is that older patients with leukemia commonly experience feelings of stigmatization after diagnosis, which are influenced by factors such as age, smoking status, social support, and psychological status. This study highlights the importance of addressing the psychological well-being and social support that older patients with leukemia receive to mitigate feelings of stigmatization and to improve their overall quality of life.