Table 5.
- Logistic regression analysis of potential risk factors for severe distress (DT score ≥4) among cancer patients in Saudi Arabia (N=280).
| Variable | OR (95% CI) | P-value |
|---|---|---|
| Male gender | 0.6 (0.2–1.79) | 0.356 |
| Saudi nationality | 0.22 (0.05–0.95) | 0.037 |
| Householders | 1.35 (0.43–4.21) | 0.6 |
| Type of cancer (breast) | 0.42 (0.13–1.4) | 0.155 |
| Cancer stage (=1) | 0.18 (0.05–1.4) | 0.002 |
| Radiotherapy | 3.6 (1.33–9.99) | 0.009 |
| Anxiety (GAD-7 score >9) | 8.7 (1.98–38.24) | 0.002 |
| Depression (PHQ-9 score >9) | 3.64 (0.83–15.94) | 0.076 |
| Satisfaction with social support | 0.64 (0.23–1.78) | 0.391 |
CI: confidence interval, DT: distress thermometer, OR: odds ratio, GAD-7: Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item scale, PHQ-9: Patient Health Questionnaire 9-item scale