Factors associated with quality of life of outpatients with breast cancer and gynecologic cancers and their family caregivers: a controlled study |
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Authors: | Abdel W Awadalla Jude U Ohaeri Abdullah Gholoum Ahmed OA Khalid Hussein MA Hamad Anila Jacob |
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Affiliation: | (1) Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, Kuwait University, Kuwait;(2) Department of Psychiatry, Psychological Medicine Hospital, Gamal Abdul Naser Road, P.O. Box 4081, 13041 Safat, Kuwait;(3) Radiation and Isotopes Centre, Khartoum (RICK), Khartoum, Sudan |
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Background Quality of life (QOL) issues are of interest in cancer because effective methods of treatment and detection have led to an increase in the number of long-term survivors. The objectives of the study were: to assess the subjective QOL of stable Sudanese women cancer outpatients and their family caregivers, using the WHO 26-item QOL Instrument; compare with matched general population groups, as well as diabetic and psychiatric patient groups; examine patient-caregiver concordance in ratings; and assess the variables associated with their QOL, with a view to identifying factors that can enhance quality of care. |
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