Quality of life of women with breast cancer in Yaunde, Cameroon / Prudence Kunyangna.
This study explored the association between sociodemographic and medical factors and the quality of life of breast cancer patients in Yaunde. A total of 297 women with breast cancer at the Department of Medical Oncology General Hospital in Yaunde, were enrolled in the study. Participants completed t...
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Language: | English |
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2019.
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Thesis M.S. Michigan State University. Epidemiology 2019. |
Physical Description: | 1 online resource (v, 53 pages) |
Format: | Thesis Electronic eBook |
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This study explored the association between sociodemographic and medical factors and the quality of life of breast cancer patients in Yaunde. A total of 297 women with breast cancer at the Department of Medical Oncology General Hospital in Yaunde, were enrolled in the study. Participants completed the FACT-B instrument and a questionnaire. The medical history of cases was abstracted from the hospital records.In adjusted models, total FACT-G scores were lower for women who; were ≥ 45 years, had stage II, III and IV disease and higher for women who; had an occupation, had monthly household incomes above 50,000 CFA/month, lived with their husband/boyfriend and, who lived with their families. Total FACT-B scores were lower for women ≥ 45 years. Total FACT-B scores were higher for women who; had an occupation, had a monthly household income above 50,000 CFA/month, lived with their husband/boyfriend and, who lived with their family. FACTB-TOI scores were lower for women who; were ≥ 45 years, had stage II, III and IV disease compared to stage 0/I and higher for women who; had an occupation, had monthly household incomes over 50,000 CFA/month, lived with their husband/boyfriend and, who lived with families. Our results suggest that clinicians should pay attention to the quality of life of African breast cancer case who are older (> 45 years), live alone, not involved in any type of occupation, have lower household income levels and are diagnosed with advanced-stage disease. |
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Note: | Electronic resource. |
Call Number: | MSU ONLINE THESIS |
Bibliography Note: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 49-53). |
ISBN: | 9781392450673 1392450675 |
DOI: | doi:10.25335/nj22-ck27 |
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Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (viewed on April 7, 2020) |