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Quality of life and its sociodemographic determinants in breast cancer patients.
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- Quality of Life in Breast Cancer Survivors: A Meta-Analysis of Case-Control Studies.Psycho-oncology · 2026Pooled it
- The role of satisfaction with care among factors affecting health-related quality of life in people with cancer: a cross-sectional study.Frontiers in oncology · 2025Article
- Sociodemographic factors and treatment effects on quality of life in locally advanced breast cancer: a cross-sectional study.Ecancermedicalscience · 2025Article
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Abstract
Background: Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women worldwide. As the outcome of any cancer treatment is not only dependent on disease-free interval but also on the quality of life (QOL) of the survivor. Hence, this study was conducted to evaluate QOL of breast cancer patients and sociodemographic factors affecting QOL of patients. Subjects and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 50 breast cancer patients and 50 controls, which fulfilled the selection criteria. The sociodemographic profile and QOL using the World Health Organization QOL-BREF were analyzed using the descriptive statistical methods. Results: All the QOL indicators were statistically significantly ( Conclusion: QOL was significantly lower among the breast cancer patients. Age, occupational status, type of family, and locality were the significant factors that affect the QOL of breast cancer patients. Hence, psychological and social support can play an important role in improving QOL of cancer patient.
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