The prevalence and correlates of depression among patients with breast cancer, attending outpatient clinics at two cancer units in Sri Lanka

<p><strong>Background</strong></p><p>Breast cancer is an invasive type of malignancy prevalent among females worldwide. Global figures indicate that depression occurs in 32.2% females with breast cancer. The prevalence and correlates of depression among patients with br...

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Published in:	Sri Lanka Journal of Psychiatry
Main Authors:	T. A. S. Prabhath, R. Ruben
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Sri Lanka College of Psychiatrists 2020-12-01
Subjects:	breast cancer, depression, sri lanka
Online Access:	https://sljpsyc.sljol.info/articles/8274

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