Factors Effecting Quality Of Life for Family Caregivers of Cancer Patients in Kenya
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Date
2022
Authors
Mwangi, Samuel N
Onsongo, Lister
Ogutu, James O
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Abstract
: Characteristics, including age, educational level,
economics, and geographical setting during care provision significantly affect quality of life (QoL) among cancer patient caregivers in high-income countries. Investigation in middle/low income
countries is limited.
Objective: To explore the factors associated with QoL among family
caregivers (FCG’s) of cancer patients in Kenya.
Methodology: This was a correlational study conducted at the largest teaching and referral hospital in Kenya. The study enrolled 164
family caregivers of cancer patients. The QoL (Family Version)
was used to measure Quality of Life. Data collection was done
using interviewer-administered questionnaires. A student t-test and
Pearson chi-square were used to determine the association between
personal, social, and disease characteristics and family caregiver
quality of life.
Results: The average mean score of family caregiver QoL was 55.8
(SD±10.12) percent, which is lower than in other countries.
Conclusion: There was a significant association between family
caregiver quality of life (QoL) and level of education, relationship
to the patient, caregivers’ ability to carry out normal activities, and
caregiver knowledge of the stage of cancer.
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Keywords
family caregiver, quality of life, cancer, Kenya
Citation
Mwangi, S. N., Onsongo, L., & Ogutu, J. O. (2022). Factors effecting quality of life for family caregivers of cancer patients in Kenya. Canadian Oncology Nursing Journal/Revue canadienne de soins infirmiers en oncologie, 32(4), 542-549.