Factors Affecting Return to Work in Breast Cancer Survivors in Korea
Author Information
Author(s): Sohn Kate J., Kim Sung Hae, Lee Hyojin, Kim Sue
Primary Institution: Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea
Hypothesis
This study examined the associations of return to work among Korean breast cancer survivors with cancer-related fatigue, quality of sleep, mental adjustment, and psychosocial factors.
Conclusion
It is critical to address return to work-related difficulties in Korean breast cancer survivors, and future interventions should target cancer-related fatigue, anxious preoccupation, and quality of working life.
Supporting Evidence
- 57% of participants returned to work after their diagnosis.
- Marital status and time since diagnosis were significant predictors of return to work.
- Participants who returned to work reported lower levels of fatigue and better sleep quality.
Takeaway
This study found that many women in Korea who survived breast cancer have a hard time going back to work, and things like feeling tired and worried can make it even harder.
Methodology
This cross-sectional study recruited breast cancer survivors from a hospital, a support group, and an online community, collecting data on fatigue, sleep quality, mental adjustment, and quality of working life.
Potential Biases
Potential biases may arise from self-reported data and the convenience sampling method.
Limitations
The study's cross-sectional design limits the ability to infer causality, and the sample size may limit generalizability.
Participant Demographics
Participants were primarily married women aged 20 to 70 years, with a majority having at least a college education.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p=.027, p=.028, p=.021, p=.010
Confidence Interval
95% CI for ORs provided in the results
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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