Factors Influencing Quality of Life among Cancer Survivors in Kenya

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dc.contributor.authorKung’u, Mary
dc.contributor.authorOnsongo, Lister
dc.contributor.authorOgutu, James O
dc.date.accessioned2023-11-01T12:00:00Z
dc.date.available2023-11-01T12:00:00Z
dc.date.issued2022
dc.descriptionArticleen_US
dc.description.abstractBackground: 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 QoLen_US
dc.identifier.citationKung’u, M., Onsongo, L., & Ogutu, J. O. (2022). Factors influencing quality of life among cancer survivors in Kenya. African Health Sciences, 4(4), 87-95.en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.4314/ahs.v22i4.12
dc.identifier.urihttp://ir-library.ku.ac.ke/handle/123456789/27113
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherAJOLen_US
dc.subjectQuality of Life (QoL)en_US
dc.subjectKenyaen_US
dc.subjectcancer patientsen_US
dc.titleFactors Influencing Quality of Life among Cancer Survivors in Kenyaen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US
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