Adneksiyal kitlesi olan kadınlarda siberkondri düzeyini etkileyen faktörler: Tek merkezli kesitsel çalışma

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Amaç: Bu çalışmada, adneksiyal kitlesi olan kadınlarda siberkondri düzeylerini Siberkondri Ciddiyet Ölçeği-Kısa Formu (CSS-12) kullanarak değerlendirmeyi amaçladık. Gereç ve Yöntemler: Bu çalışma, tek merkezde yürütülen kesitsel bir araştırma olarak planlandı. Jinekolojik onkoloji kliniğine başvuran ve adneksiyal kitle tanısı alan toplam 134 kadın çalışmaya dahil edildi. Tüm katılımcılara CSS-12 uygulandı. CSS-12 toplam ve alt ölçek skorları; medeni durum, eğitim düzeyi, çocuk sahibi olma durumu, CA-125 düzeyi ve menopoz durumu değişkenlerine göre karşılaştırıldı. Bulgular: Katılımcı grubun median yaşı 38 (18–75), median vücut kütle indeksi (VKİ) 30 (20–42), median parite sayısı 2 (0–8) ve median CA-125 değeri 45 (11–2350) olarak saptandı. Toplam CSS-12 skoru ve dört alt boyut karşılaştırıldığında, genç (≤35 yaş), çocuğu olmayan ve lise ve üzeri eğitim düzeyine sahip kadınlarda toplam CSS-12 skorları anlamlı olarak daha yüksek bulundu (p<0,05). Alt ölçek analizinde de aşırılık ve sıkıntı alt boyutlarının bu gruplarda anlamlı olarak daha yüksek olduğu saptandı (p<0,05). Sonuç: Adneksiyal kitle tanısı alan kadınlarda siberkondri, önemli bir sorun olarak öne çıkmaktadır. Genç yaş, çocuk sahibi olmama ve yüksek eğitim düzeyi, siberkondri şiddetiyle anlamlı olarak ilişkili bulunmuştur. Hekimlerin bu hasta grubuna uygun bilgilendirme ve yönlendirme yapması önemlidir.

Anahtar Kelimeler

• Adneksiyal kitle
• anksiyete
• internet
• kadın sağlığı
• siberkondri

Factors affecting the level of cyberchondria in women with adnexal masses: A single-center cross-sectional study

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Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the level of cyberchondria among women with adnexal masses using the Cyberchondria Severity Scale–Short Form (CSS-12). Material and Methods: This study was designed as a single-center, cross-sectional study. A total of 134 women diagnosed with adnexal masses who presented to the gynecologic oncology clinic were included in the study. All participants completed the CSS-12 questionnaire. Total and subscale scores of CSS-12 were compared according to marital status, educational level, parity, CA-125 levels, and menopausal status. Results: The median age of participants was 38 years (18–75), the median body mass index (BMI) was 30 (20–42), the median parity was 2 (0–8), and the median CA-125 level was 45 IU/mL (11–2350). The total CSS-12 score was significantly higher among younger women (≤35 years), nulliparous women, and those with a high school or higher educational level (p<0.05). Subgroup analysis revealed that excessiveness and distress scores were also significantly higher in these groups (p<0.05). Conclusion: Cyberchondria is a significant issue among women diagnosed with adnexal masses. Younger age, nulliparity, and higher education levels are strongly associated with greater severity of cyberchondria. Healthcare providers should provide relevant information and guidance specific to this patient group.

Anahtar Kelimeler

• Adnexal mass
• anxiety
• cyberchondria
• internet
• women’s health

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