scholarly journals Social networks and quality of life among female breast cancer patients at Tikur Anbessa specialized hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 2019

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rahel Aberaraw ◽  
Abdisa Boka ◽  
Roza Teshome ◽  
Addisu Yeshambel
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Networks ◽  
Addis Ababa ◽  
Female Breast Cancer ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients ◽  
Female Breast ◽  
Specialized Hospital ◽  
Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital

scholarly journals Social networks and quality of life among female breast cancer patients at Tikur Anbessa Specialzed Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 2019

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rahle Aberaraw ◽  
Addisu Yeshambel ◽  
Abdisa Boka ◽  
Roza Teshome
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Networks ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Addis Ababa ◽  
Female Breast Cancer ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients ◽  
Female Breast ◽  
Specialized Hospital

Abstract Background Breast cancer is a major life-threatening public health problem in the world. It is the most common form of cancer among women in many developing countries including Ethiopia. Social networks could change the course of cancer and can influence the quality of life among breast cancer patients. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to assess social networks and quality of life among female breast cancer patients attending in Tikur Anbassa Specialized Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 2019. Methods An institutional based cross-sectional study was conducted in Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital Addis Ababa, Ethiopia from March to April 2019. A total of 214 female breast cancer patients were included and systematic sampling method was used. A structured and pre-tested questionnaire was used. Data entry was done using epi data-manager version 4.2. Data analysis was done using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences version 25. Binary and multiple logistic regression was used to show the association of social networks and quality of life. The strength of association was declared P-value <0.05 and 95%CI was used. Result A total of 214 women with breast cancer were recruited. The mean age was 41.85. Among total participants, 13(6%), 65(30%) and 136(64%) had limited, medium and diverse social networks respectively. Whereas, 198(92.52%) of them had affected quality of life. Participants who were illiterate were more likely to have affected quality of life by 3 times than who were more educated (AOR=3, 95%CI: 1.3,6.9, COR=4.8) and who had systematic therapy side effects were more likely to have affected QoL by 3.8 times than who had no systemic therapy side effect (AOR=3.8, 95%CI: 1.1,13, COR=4). Conclusion and recommendation In this study finding quality of life in breast cancer was low. Healthcare providers especially working at oncology department need to focus on addressing side effects of therapy and social networks which may help to improve quality of life of women with breast cancer.

scholarly journals Social networks and quality of life among female breast cancer patients at Tikur Anbessa Specialzed Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 2019

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rahle Aberaraw ◽  
Abdisa Boka ◽  
Roza Teshome ◽  
Addisu Yeshambel
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Networks ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Addis Ababa ◽  
Female Breast Cancer ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients ◽  
Female Breast ◽  
Specialized Hospital

Abstract Background: Breast cancer is a major life-threatening global public health problem. It is the most common form of cancer in females in many developing countries including Ethiopia. Social networks could change the course of cancer and can influence the quality of life among breast cancer patients. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to assess social networks and quality of life among female breast cancer patients attending in Tikur Anbassa Specialized Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 2019. Methods: An institutional-based cross-sectional study was conducted in Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital Addis Ababa, Ethiopia from March 1 to April 30/2019. A total of 214 female breast cancer patients were included Binary and multiple logistic regression was used to show the association of social networks and quality of life. Result: A total of 214 females with breast cancer were recruited with a mean age of 41.85. Participants who had children (AOR=5, 95%CL: 1.3,21 COR=6), and other relatives (AOR=6, 95%CI: 1.2,30, COR=7), were more likely to have good social networks. Participants who were not married (AOR=0.02, 95%CI: 0.03, 0.28), had no parents living (AOR=0.1, 95%CI: 0.02, 0.4), no close friends (AOR=0.06, 95%CI: 0.01, 0.4), and no neighbors (AOR=0.09, 95%CI: 0.03, 0.5) had poor social networks. Conclusion: The quality of life was relatively low and social networks were found to be poor in women with breast cancer. Health-care providers in oncology departments need to focus on addressing the side effects of therapy and social networks which may help to improve the quality of life of females with breast cancer.

scholarly journals Social networks and quality of life among female breast cancer patients at Tikur Anbessa Specialzed Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 2019

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rahel Aberaraw(Former Corresponding Author) ◽  
Abdisa Boka ◽  
Roza Teshome ◽  
Addisu Yeshambel(New Corresponding Author)
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Networks ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Addis Ababa ◽  
Female Breast Cancer ◽  
P Value ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients ◽  
Female Breast

Abstract Background : Breast cancer is a major life-threatening public health problem in the world. It is the most common form of cancer on females in many developing countries including Ethiopia. Social networks could change the course of cancer and can influence the quality of life among breast cancer patients. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to assess social networks and quality of life among female breast cancer patients attending in Tikur Anbassa Specialized Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 2019. Methods : An institutional-based cross-sectional study was conducted in Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital Addis Ababa, Ethiopia from March to April 2019. A total of 214 female breast cancer patients were included and a systematic sampling method was used. A structured and pre-tested questionnaire was used. Data entry was done using epi data version 4.2. Data analysis was done using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences version 25. Binary and multiple logistic regression was used to show the association of social networks and quality of life. The strength of association was declared P-value <0.05 and 95%CI was used. Result: A total of 214 female with breast cancer were recruited with a mean age of 41.85. From participants, 13(6%), 65(30%) and 136(64%) had limited, medium and diverse social networks respectively. However, 198(92.52%) of them had affected the quality of life. It was found that participants who had children (AOR=5, 95%CL:1.3,21 COR=6), and other relatives(AOR=6, 95%CI: 1.2,30, COR=7), were more likely to have good social networks. In addition, it was found that participants who had systematic therapy side effects(AOR=3.8, 95%CI: 1.1,13, COR=4, p value=0.035), problem of appetite loss(AOR=3.5, 95%CI: 1.02,12 COR=4, p-value= 0.047) were more likely to have affected Quality of life. Conclusion: In this study finding, the quality of life and social networks on breast cancer females was relatively low. Healthcare providers especially working at the oncology department need to focus on addressing the side effects of therapy and social networks which may help to improve the quality of life of females with breast cancer.

scholarly journals Social networks and quality of life among female breast cancer patients at Tikur Anbessa Specialzed Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 2019

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rahle Aberaraw ◽  
Abdisa Boka ◽  
Roza Teshome ◽  
Addisu Yeshambel
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Networks ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Addis Ababa ◽  
Female Breast Cancer ◽  
P Value ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients ◽  
Female Breast

Abstract Background : Breast cancer is a major life-threatening public health problem in the world. It is the most common form of cancer on females in many developing countries including Ethiopia. Social networks could change the course of cancer and can influence the quality of life among breast cancer patients. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to assess social networks and quality of life among female breast cancer patients attending in Tikur Anbassa Specialized Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 2019. Methods : An institutional-based cross-sectional study was conducted in Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital Addis Ababa, Ethiopia from March to April 2019. A total of 214 female breast cancer patients were included and a systematic sampling method was used. A structured and pre-tested questionnaire was used. Data entry was done using epi data version 4.2. Data analysis was done using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences version 25. Binary and multiple logistic regression was used to show the association of social networks and quality of life. The strength of association was declared P-value <0.05 and 95%CI was used. Result: A total of 214 female with breast cancer were recruited with a mean age of 41.85. From participants, 13(6%), 65(30%) and 136(64%) had limited, medium and diverse social networks respectively. However, 198(92.52%) of them had affected the quality of life. It was found that participants who had children (AOR=5, 95%CL:1.3,21 COR=6), and other relatives(AOR=6, 95%CI: 1.2,30, COR=7), were more likely to have good social networks. In addition, it was found that participants who had systematic therapy side effects(AOR=3.8, 95%CI: 1.1,13, COR=4, p value=0.035), problem of appetite loss(AOR=3.5, 95%CI: 1.02,12 COR=4, p-value= 0.047) were more likely to have affected Quality of life. Conclusion: In this study finding, the quality of life and social networks on breast cancer females was relatively low. Healthcare providers especially working at the oncology department need to focus on addressing the side effects of therapy and social networks which may help to improve the quality of life of females with breast cancer.

scholarly journals Health-related quality of life and its predictors among patients with breast cancer at Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

2019 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Selamawit Gebrehiwot Sibhat ◽  
Teferi Gedif Fenta ◽  
Beate Sander ◽  
Gebremedhin Beedemariam Gebretekle
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Addis Ababa ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients ◽  
Specialized Hospital ◽  
Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Eortc Qlq

Abstract Background Breast cancer is the second most prevalent malignancy in Ethiopia and severely affects patients’ health-related quality of life (HRQOL). We aimed to assess HRQoL, factors influencing HRQoL, and utilities among breast cancer patients at Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Methods A hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted in Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital from December 2017 to February, 2018. A total of 404 breast cancer patients were interviewed using the validated Amharic version of the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer module (EORTC QLQ-C30), EORTC QLQ-BR23, and Euro Quality of Life Group’s 5-Domain Questionnaires 5 Levels (EQ-5D-5 L) instruments. Mean scores and mean differences of EORTC- QLQ-C30 and EORTC- QLQ-BR23 were calculated. One-way ANOVA test was employed to determine the significance of mean differences among dependent and independent variables while stepwise multivariate logistic regression was used to identify factors associated with the global quality of life (GQOL). Coefficients and level specific utility values obtained from a hybrid regression model for the Ethiopian population were used to compute utility values of each health state. Data was analyzed using SPSS version 23. Results The mean age of patients was 43.94 ± 11.72 years. The mean score for GQoL and visual analog scale was 59.32 ± 22.94 and 69.94 ± 20.36, respectively while the mean utility score was 0.8 ± 0.25. Predictors of GQoL were stage of cancer (AOR = 7.94; 95% CI: 1.83–34.54), cognitive functioning (AOR = 2.38; 95% CI: 1.32–4.31), pain (AOR = 7.99; 95% CI: 4.62–13.83), financial difficulties (AOR = 2.60; 95% CI: 1.56–4.35), and future perspective (AOR = 2.08; 95% CI: 1.24–3.49). Conclusions The overall GQoL of breast cancer patients was moderate. Targeted approaches to improve patients’ HRQoL should consider stage of cancer, cognitive functioning, pain, financial status and worries about the patient’s future health. This study also provides estimates of EQ-5D utility scores that can be used in economic evaluations.

scholarly journals Social support and quality of life among female breast cancer patients at Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital, Ethiopia 2019:Cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rahel Aberaraw ◽  
Jemal Hussien ◽  
Abdisa Boka ◽  
Roza Teshome ◽  
Addisu Yeshambel
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Female Breast Cancer ◽  
P Value ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients ◽  
Female Breast ◽  
Specialized Hospital

Abstract Background Breast cancer is a major life-threatening public health problem worlwide. It is the most common form of cancer among women in many developing countries including Ethiopia. Social support could change the course of cancer and can influence the quality of life among breast cancer patients. Therefore, purpose of this study was to assess social support and quality of life among female breast cancer patients attending in Tikur Anbassa Specialized Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 2019.Methods A Hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted in Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital, Ethiopia from March to April 2019. A total of 214 female breast cancer patients were included and a systematic sampling method was used. A structured and pre-tested questionnaire was used. Data entry was done using epi data manager version 4.2. Data analysis was done using Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 25. Binary and multiple logistic regression was used to show the association of social support and quality of life. Variables significantly associated were declared at P-value <0.05 and 95%CI was used.Result A total of 214 women with breast cancer were recruited. Of the total participants, 124(58%) had good social support. It was found that participants who were college graduated (AOR=3, 95%CI: 1.5, 5.9 COR=3.2) and who had high monthly income(AOR=2.3, 95% CI: 1.2,8.5, COR= 5.39) were more likely to have good social support. It was also found that participants who were illiterate (AOR=3, 95%CI: 1.3,6.9, COR=4.8, p-value=0.008), who had systematic therapy side effects(AOR=3.8, 95%CI: 1.1,13, COR=4, p-value=0.035)and participants who had problem of appetite loss(AOR=3.5, 95%CI: 1.02,12COR=4, p-value= 0.047) were more likely to have affected QoL. Conclusion In this study finding, social support and, quality of life in breast cancer patients was low. Healthcare providers should enhance social support which may help to improve the quality of life of women with breast cancer.

Effects of exercise and oedema massage on fatigue level and quality of life of female breast cancer patients

2014 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. 238-245 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel Oluwafemi Odebiyi ◽  
Adebusola Temitayo Aborowa ◽  
Oluwaleke Ganiyu Sokunbi ◽  
Happiness Anulika Aweto ◽  
Aderemi Tajudeen Ajekigbe
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Female Breast Cancer ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients ◽  
Female Breast

Do male partners of breast cancer patients perceive the quality of life of their mates?

2006 ◽  
Vol 24 (18_suppl) ◽  
pp. 18502-18502
Author(s):  
E. G. Rabin ◽  
A. F. Ferreira Filho ◽  
D. L. Da Silva ◽  
M. P. De Almeida Fleck
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Female Breast Cancer ◽  
World Health ◽  
Male Partners ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients ◽  
World Health Organization Quality ◽  
Female Breast

18502 Background: Scant scientific data exists regarding the quality of life (QOL) of female breast cancer patients as perceived by their male partners. Methods: We evaluated the QOL of 73 breast cancer patients and their partners perception using the abbreviated and Portuguese (from Brazil) validated questionnaires forms of the World Health Organization Quality of life (WHOQOL-bref) and WHOQOL-bref adapted for the third person, respectively. The breast cancer patients were also evaluated by the Beck Depression Scale (BDS) and were considered depressed if they had a score equal or greater than 10. The inclusion criteria for this study were: female breast cancer patients with stage I to III, cohabitation with a male partner for at least one year, age from 18 to 65 years old, being able to understand the questionnaires and sign an informed consent term. In order to compare the the scores of the WHOQOL-bref of breast cancer patients and the scores of the adapted WHOQOL-bref of their partners, we used the Pearson correlation index, Student’s t test and variation analysis. All statistical tests were two-sided, and P < .05 was used to indicate statistical significance. Results: In the analysis of all 73 patients, we found no difference between the perceptions of QOL and its domains between the breast cancer patients and their partners (see table ). However, in the subgroups of patients who had a mastectomy (n = 32) or were depressed (n = 35) as measured by the BDS scale, we found differences as their partners rated them higher on the physical domain and psychological domain (P = 0.003 and P = 0.009), respectively. Conclusions: Male partners of breast cancer patients have an accurate perception of their mates’ QOL. The only exceptions we found were in subgroup analysis of women who had a mastectomy and/or were depressed. Our findings suggest that the male partners of breast cancer patients can be seen as reliable surrogates of their QOL. [Table: see text] No significant financial relationships to disclose.

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