ArticleAfrican health sciences2022
Factors influencing quality of life among cancer survivors in Kenya.
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- Access to cancer medicines in Kenya: a scoping review of costs, financial toxicity, quality of life and policy impacts.Ecancermedicalscience · 2026Review
- The relationship between obstructive sleep apnea, dyspnea, and health-related quality of life in lung cancer survivors: a cross-sectional study in the Republic of Korea.Osong public health and research perspectives · 2024Article
- Editorial: Non-communicable diseases; sexual reproductive issues; infectious diseases and health systems challenges.African health sciences · 2022Article
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Abstract
Background: The number of cancer survivors is growing continuously due to advances in treatment of cancer patients. In developed countries, numerous studies on quality of life (QoL) of cancer survivors have been conducted. Little is known regarding the QoL of cancer survivors in Kenya. Therefore, the aim of this study was to explore the factors that contribute to QoL of cancer survivors in Kenya. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional design was used for the study. Participants were 108 adult cancer survivors. Self and interviewer administered QoL Patient/Cancer Survivor Questionnaire was used. Results: Findings indicate a statistically significant relationship between QoL and age (rs =-.055 p<.05), marital status (rs=.490 p<.01), income (rs =.228 p<.05), stage of cancer diagnosis (rs =-.269. p<.01), year of cancer diagnosis (rs =-.295 p<.01), religious affiliation (rs =-.279, p<.01) and the religion one belonged to (rs =-.198 p<.05). Regression analysis showed that age, stage of cancer diagnosis, time off treatment, educational level, and religious affiliation are significant predictors of QoL in cancer survivors. Conclusions: The findings highlight the importance of key factors associated to QoL in cancer survivors in Kenya. Interventions aimed at early cancer detection, treatment, and spiritual support among cancer survivors will improve QoL.
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