Table 3.
A comparison of the mean depression score among elder cancer patients based on complications and stage of the disease
| Complication | n | Mean±SD | Z | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metastasis | ||||
| Yes | 53 | 6.28±2.76 | −0.23 | 0.815 |
| No | 147 | 6.32±2.51 | ||
| Pain | ||||
| Yes | 96 | 6.97±2.58 | −3.44 | 0.001 |
| No | 104 | 5.70±2.41 | ||
| Nausea | ||||
| Yes | 31 | 8.00±2.40 | −3.90 | <0.001 |
| No | 169 | 6.00±2.48 | ||
| Vomiting | ||||
| Yes | 26 | 7.96±2.55 | −3.31 | 0.001 |
| No | 174 | 6.06±2.49 | ||
| Hair loss | ||||
| Yes | 30 | 8.07±2.53 | −3.83 | <0.001 |
| No | 170 | 6.00±2.45 | ||
| Shortness of breath | ||||
| Yes | 45 | 7.11±2.81 | −2.20 | 0.028 |
| No | 155 | 6.08±2.45 | ||
| Stage of the disease | ||||
| Stage two | 161 | 6.14±2.47 | −1.82 | 0.068 |
| Stage three | 39 | 7.00±2.88 |
SD: Standard deviation