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Health-related quality of life among adult patients with cancer in Uganda - a cross-sectional study.
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- Psychological Resilience, Symptom Burden, and Supportive Care Needs in Chemotherapy Patients: A Path Analysis.Brain and behavior · 2025Article
- Unmet needs and quality of life of adult patients while receiving cancer treatment in Uganda: A cross-sectional study.PloS one · 2025Article
- Age modulates, religious coping mediates: the role of attitude to self in cancer patients' quality of life.Frontiers in psychology · 2025Article
- Health-related quality of life among adult patients with cancer in Uganda - a cross-sectional study.Global health action · 2024Article
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Abstract
objectivesThe study aimed to investigate the prevalence and factors associated with poor health-related quality of life in adults with cancer in Uganda.
methodsThis cross-sectional study surveyed 385 adult patients (95% response rate) with various cancers at a specialised oncology facility in Uganda. Health-related quality of life was measured using the EORTC QLQ-C30 in the Luganda and English languages. Predetermined validated clinical thresholds were applied to the instrument in order to identify patients with poor health-related quality of life, that is, functional impairments or symptoms warranting concern. Multivariable logistic regression was used to identify factors associated with poor health-related quality of life in six subscales: Physical Function, Role Function, Emotional Function, Social Function, Pain and Fatigue.
resultsThe mean age of the patients was 48 years. The majority self-reported poor functioning ranging between 61% (Emotional Function) to 79% (Physical Function) and symptoms (Fatigue 63%, Pain 80%) at clinically concerning levels. These patients were more likely to be older, without formal education and not currently working. Being an inpatient at the facility and being diagnosed with cervical cancer or leukaemia was a predictor of poor health-related quality of life.
conclusionImprovement of cancer care in East Africa requires a comprehensive and integrated approach that addresses various challenges specific to the region. Such strategies include investment in healthcare infrastructure, for example, clinical guidelines to improve pain management, and patient education and support services.
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