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Psychological

In the Psychological Domain, the sociodemographics that were moderately correlated were educational attainment and occupational status. These two factors had a stronger relationship to psychological quality of life (QoL) compared to the other variables, which showed only weak correlations.

Individuals with higher education or stable, fulfilling work are better equipped to handle the emotional challenges of long-term treatment. Education can improve health literacy and self-confidence, while meaningful work provides structure, social connection, and a sense of purpose. Together, these factors play a powerful role in helping patients maintain a positive mindset and emotional resilience throughout their treatment journey.

Negative thoughts

Negative Thought refers to bad or harmful ideas in your mind

General Interventions

(For age, sex, marital status, household income, comorbidities)

You should practice cognitive restructuring.

Work on identifying and challenging any negative thoughts you may have, replacing them with more realistic, positive ones.

You should try stress reduction techniques.

Practice deep breathing, guided imagery, or mindfulness to help calm negative thoughts and manage stress.

You should use positive self-talk

Start replacing negative thoughts with affirmations about your strengths, abilities, and what you have overcome.

Educational Attainment-Based: Lower Formal Education

Start replacing negative thoughts with affirmations about your strengths, abilities, and what you have overcome.

This can help replace any negative self-talk with more constructive thoughts.

You are encouraged to engage in activities that bring joy and help shift your focus from negative thoughts.

Doing things you enjoy, like listening to music or spending time with loved ones, can improve your mood.

You should have someone close to you who can remind you of your worth and support you through difficult times.

This emotional support will help you challenge negative thinking.

Educational Attainment-Based: Higher Formal Education

You should practice identifying negative thoughts and questioning their accuracy.

Learning to challenge negative thinking can improve your outlook on life.

You should reflect on your past successes and strengths to help reframe negative thoughts into more positive, realistic ones.

Recognizing what you’ve accomplished can boost your confidence.

You should try mindfulness practices to help calm your mind and break free from cycles of negative thinking

Mindfulness can help you stay grounded and reduce stress.

Occupational Status-Based: Unemployed

You should create a daily routine that includes positive activities

Having a routine can help keep you focused and prevent feelings of purposelessness.

You are encouraged to focus on personal growth opportunities

This helps shift your focus away from negativity.

You should engage in volunteer work or other meaningful activities that give you a sense of purpose and accomplishment

Helping others can improve your mood and mental health.

Occupational Status-Based: Employed

You should set small, achievable goals at work to help you feel more accomplished and less overwhelmed.

This can give you a sense of control and combat negative thinking at work.

You are encouraged to take regular breaks throughout the day to avoid burnout and manage stress.

Taking breaks helps you recharge and improve your mental well-being.

Use positive affirmations during tough moments at work to stay focused and counter negative thoughts.

This can help shift your mindset to a more positive one, even during stressful situations.