Predictors of Death Anxiety among Cancer Patients: A Psychological Analysis

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Elsa Elsabeth Wilson and Soumya Starlet C.T (Department of Psychology, Prajyoti Niketan College, Pudukkad, University of Calicut, Kozhikode, Kerala)

The purpose of this study was to investigate Predictors of Death Anxiety among cancer patients. The study was conducted among cancer patients, especially among stomach, throat and uterus cancer sites. Cancer is the leading cause of death worldwide; in which body cells grow uncontrollably. The study consisted of a total of 80 patients (37.5% males and 62.5% females) aged above 50 to 84 years old (Middle-Aged Adults 63.75%. And Old-Aged Adults 36.25%). Samples were taken only from the radiology department from Pathanamthitta district. The data shows that stomach (31.25%), vocal (37.5%) and uterus (31.25%) were suffering. The required data were collected by using Chronic Pain Intrusion and Accommodation Scale (CPIAS), Pain Catastrophizing Scale (PCS), Fear of Progression Questionnaire Short Form (FoP-Q-SF) and Templer Anxiety Scale (TDAS). The data were analyzed with Independent t-test, Pearson Correlation and Linear Regression. Results concluded that: Death Anxiety was found to be low among the old-aged adult category (above 60 years old). It shows a significant positive correlation was also found among the variables, and has significant variables that can predict the dependent variable.