Work Status, Absenteeism, Presenteeism, and Quality of Life in Young Adult Cancer Survivors.

ABSTRACT: Current literature lacks information on the association between the work status and performance of young adult cancer survivors and their quality of life (QOL). To assess self-reported work status, missed time at work (absenteeism), and performance (presenteeism) and their associations with QOL among young adult cancer survivors. This cross-sectional survey study was performed from October 18, 2020, to September 17, 2022, at a single cancer center in Seattle, Washington. Participants included young adult cancer survivors (aged 18 to 39 years at diagnosis) who were 1 year or more from completion of cancer therapy. Data were analyzed from May 1, 2023, to February 1, 2025. Cancer therapy. Unemployment rate compared with the age-, sex-, and calendar year-matched general population; standardize

SUBMITTER: Bhatt NS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12381670 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature