Self-Reported Health Problems and Quality of Life in a Sample of Colombian Childhood Cancer Survivors: A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To describe the self-reported health problems and quality of life among adult-aged Colombian childhood and adolescent cancer survivors.

Methods

This is a descriptive cross-sectional study with Colombian childhood cancer survivors (CCS) who were diagnosed before the age of 18, at the moment of study were ≥18 years, and at least 5 years had passed since diagnosis. Each participant completed a self-reported study-specific online questionnaire along with the SF-36 Health Survey to assess the prevalence of health problems and current quality of life (QoL). Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and independent sample t-tests.

Results

Out of the 122 CCS who participated, 100% reported at least one health problem, mostly gastritis, headaches, and l

SUBMITTER: Godoy-Casasbuenas N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9221244 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature