Psychosocial distress and the quality of life of cancer patients in two health facilities in Cameroon.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Psychosocial distress interferes with the ability to cope effectively with cancer, its physical symptoms and treatment. This in turn leads to poor outcomes in patients.

Objective

The aim of this study was to assess the level of psychosocial distress, emotional distress and the quality of life of cancer patients in two health facilities in Cameroon.

Methods

This study used a cross-sectional hospital-based design. The study was carried out over a period of three months from July-September 2020. The sample size was 120 cancer patients. A consecutive sampling technique was used to select participants. Three validated questionnaires were used: DT, HADS and EORTC QLQ-C30 to assess, psychosocial distress, emotional distress and quality of life respectively. Result

SUBMITTER: Ebob-Anya BA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9158288 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature