Predictor variables considered in the models Sample Clauses

Predictor variables considered in the models. ‌ Sociodemographic. The following variables were registered at baseline: Age (in years), education level (categorized as low [0-9 years], and high [>9 years]), relational status (alone, or with partner), children (yes, no), employment status (currently employed or not), type of employment (full-time, retired, or self-employed vs. unemployed, housewife, or part-time employment), monthly income (very low vs average/high; adjusted for the Gross Domestic Product of home country of each participant). Two additional variables were aggregated over the first 3 months post diagnosis: sick leave taken (in days), and significant life stressors (other than BC) during the first three months post diagnosis (categorized as none/single event vs two or more events). Life-style. The following variables were registered at baseline: Current smoker, alcohol consumption (no drinking or occasional consumption, defined as: ≤2 servings of beer and/or ≤1 servings of spirits per week, moderate, defined as: 3-6 servings of beer and/or ≤4 servings of spirits per week, heavy, defined as: >6 servings of beer and/or >4 servings of spirits per week), self-defined diet (Mediterranean, special diet [e.g., vegan, lactose-free), undefined), physical exercise (defined as: no/occasional [<60 min/week], moderate [60-180 min/week], heavy [>180 min/week]).