Table 5 Distress Thermometer list of problems and their frequency as reported by participants
List of problems | Have a problem Number (%) | List of problems | Have a problem Number (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
Practical problems | Physical Problems | ||
Child care | 213 (60.9%) | Appearance | 235 (62.0%) |
Housing | 237 (62.5%) | Bathing/dressing | 218 (57.5%) |
Insurance/financial | 213 (56.2%) | Breathing | 227 (59.9%) |
Transportation | 220 (58.0%) | Changes in urination | 171 (45.1%) |
Work/school | 182 (48.0%) | Constipation | 207 (54.6%) |
Treatment decisions | 194 (51.2%) | Diarrhea | 174 (45.9%) |
Family Problems | Eating | 246 (64.9%) | |
Dealing with children | 194 (51.2%) | Fatigue | 262 (69.1%) |
Dealing with partner | 187 (49.3%) | Feeling swollen | 201 (53.0%) |
Ability to have children | 178 (47.0%) | Fevers | 161 (42.5%) |
Family health issues | 186 (49.1%) | Getting around | 216 (57.0%) |
Emotional Problems | Indigestion | 191 (50.4%) | |
Depression | 276 (72.8%) | Memory/concentration | 194 (51.2%) |
Fears | 275 (72.6%) | Mouth sores | 177 (46.7%) |
Nervousness | 281 (74.1%) | Nausea | 210 (55.4%) |
Sadness | 265 (69.9%) | Nose dry/congested | 173 (45.6%) |
Worry | 256 (67.5%) | Pain | 248 (65.4%) |
Loss of interest in usual activities | 275 (72.6%) | Sexual | 150 (39.6%) |
Spiritual/religious concerns | 274 (72.3%) | Skin dry/itchy | 145 (38.3%) |
Substance use | 113 (29.8%) | ||
Tingling in hands/feet | 208 (54.9%) |