Factors Associated With Quality of Life Among Colorectal Cancer Patients: Cross-Sectional Study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Colorectal cancer is a chronic condition that affects a substantial proportion of the global population. Ensuring a satisfactory quality of life (QoL) for these patients is, therefore, of critical importance.

Objective

To examine the relationship between sociodemographic, economic, lifestyle, and health-related variables and quality of life in patients with colorectal cancer receiving treatment at a leading health institution in Medellín, Colombia.

Methods

This cross-sectional study included all patients aged 18 years and older who were diagnosed with colorectal cancer and treated at the VIDA Clinic Foundation in 2022. Descriptive and bivariate analyses were conducted to characterize the population and explore factors associated with QoL, as assessed usin

SUBMITTER: Florez JES 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11574891 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature