The Level of Psychological Distress Is Associated With Circadian Rhythm, Sleep Quality, and Inflammatory Markers in Adolescent and Young Adults With Gynecological Cancer.

Background: Adolescent and young adult (AYA) patients with cancer commonly experience psychological distress, with female patients experiencing higher levels of psychological distress.

Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the relationships among circadian rhythm, sleep quality, inflammatory markers, and psychological distress in AYA patients with gynecological cancer in China.

Methods: This cross-sectional study enrolled 75 AYA patients in treatment for gynecological cancer, 64 of whom completed the Chinese version of the Morningness-Eveningness Questionnaire and the Distress Thermometer.

Associations of serum cortisol and inflammatory marker features with depression and anxiety in young women with gynecologic cancer.

Purpose: Serum cortisol and inflammatory markers may play a role in depression and anxiety, but little is known about whether various features of serum cortisol and inflammatory markers have different associations with depression and anxiety. This study examines the associations of serum cortisol and inflammatory marker features with depression and anxiety in young women with gynecologic cancer.

Methods: Sixty-four young women with gynecologic cancer, aged 15-39 years, were recruited in a tertiary general hospital and a tertiary hospital specializing in oncology in China from May to December 2021.

[Item selection for perinatal maternal health literacy scale].

Objective: To establish a more reliable and accurate scale of perinatal maternal health literacy during perinatal period by selecting items form existing scale.

Methods: Two rounds of inquiry were performed by 14 experts on mother and children to evaluate the necessary and importance of 56 items by Delphi method, in which 50 items were retained. Th en we proceeded a cross-sectional survey in 350 woman who just gave birth 1-3 days before.