Quality of Life and Factors Associated with the Quality of Life Among Cervical Cancer Patients after treatment at Ubonratchathani Cancer Hospital
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This cross-sectional analytical research aimed to study quality of life and factors associated with among cervical cancer patients after treatment at Ubonratchathani Cancer Hospital. The sample consisted of 77 cervical cancer patients who were 1-12 months After treatment. Data were collected from June to December 2024 using questionnaires on demographic data, clinical factors, psychosocial factors, and quality of life assessment tools (EORTC QLQ-C30 and EORTC QLQ-CX24). Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and stepwise multiple regression analysis. Results showed that overall quality of life was at a moderate level (Mean= 61.03, SD=18.94), with physical functioning scoring highest (Mean =85.71, SD =19.15). Factors significantly associated with quality of life were disease stage (Beta=-0.23, p<.001), psychosocial factors (Beta=0.14, p=0.018), and fatigue symptoms (Beta=-0.69, p<.001), collectively explaining 80.5% of the variance in quality of life. Recommendations include developing a holistic care system, particularly for patients with advanced disease, enhancing social support, and implementing an effective fatigue management system.
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