Health Related Quality of Life of Cancer Patients in Ethiopia

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Authors

Tadesse Melaku Abegaz · University of Gondar

Asnakew Achaw Ayele · University of Gondar

Begashaw Melaku Gebresillassie · University of Gondar

Abstract

Health related quality of life of cancer patients was found to be low in Ethiopia. Patients with limited rate of disease metastasis had improved HRQoL. Further, the unmet needs of Ca patients and the level of satisfaction with the overall care were found to influence the extent of HRQoL. Therefore, early detection of neoplasm to arrest metastasis is warranted in order to achieve better QoL. In addition, addressing the unmet needs of these patients and ensuring higher satisfaction rate are recommended to maintain adequate HRQoL.

Topics & Keywords

Cancer survivorship and care Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Oncology

Volume 2018, pp. 1-8

DOI: 10.1155/2018/1467595

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