Quality of Life Among Women with Cancer in Vietnam
Author Information
Author(s): Nguyen Huyen Thi Hoa, Giap Tinh Thi Thanh, Tran Tran Ngoc, Nguyen Anh Chau, Truong Trung Quang, Bui Linh Khanh, Tran Quang Duc, Anderson Debra J.
Primary Institution: VinUniversity, Hanoi, Vietnam
Hypothesis
What factors influence the quality of life of Vietnamese women with cancer?
Conclusion
Culturally sensitive care, pain management, and tailored support programs can enhance the quality of life for these women.
Supporting Evidence
- Pain score and number of symptoms were key predictors of physical health.
- Functional status and number of symptoms were significant predictors of mental health.
- Quality of life scores were negatively correlated with age and number of symptoms.
Takeaway
This study looked at how cancer affects the lives of women in Vietnam and found that managing pain and providing support can help them feel better.
Methodology
The study used a cross-sectional design to analyze 214 women with cancer, assessing pain levels, functional capacity, and quality of life using various scales.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to the convenience sampling method.
Limitations
The sample size is relatively small, and other factors affecting quality of life were not explored.
Participant Demographics
Participants were primarily Vietnamese women over 18 years old, with a mean age of approximately 49.63 years, mostly from urban areas, and a majority had at least a bachelor's degree.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
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