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Table 3 Prevalence of depression using MINI among different cancer types, stage, and different treatment

From: Validation of the PHQ-9 depression scale in Ethiopian cancer patients attending the oncology clinic at Tikur Anbessa specialized hospital

Types of cancer

Total (N)

MDE (N)

Percent (%)

MDE

Breast

47

6

13%

Skin

26

4

15%

Gastrointestinal

22

2

9%

Cervical

20

5

25%

Oropharyngeal

15

2

13%

Prostate

9

1

11%

Others

24

5

21%

Total

163

25

15.3%

Cancer stage

 Stage I

26

3

11.5%

 Stage II

78

15

19%

 Stage III

40

3

7.5%

 Stage IV

2

1

50%

Total

146

22

15.3%

Treatment

 Chemotherapy only

77

7

9%

 Radiotherapy only

33

8

24%

 Chemo & radiotherapy only

48

7

14.6%

 Chemotherapy & surgery only

2

0

0%

 Radiotherapy & surgery

1

1

100%

 No treatment

2

2

100%

Total

163

25

15.3%