Authors: Beatrice P Y Lai Catherine Sokum Tang Tony K H Chung
Publish Date: 2008/06/26
Volume: 17, Issue: 3, Pages: 271-278
Abstract
One hundred and seventythree Chinese patients with cervical cancer were surveyed by telephone QOL was assessed with the WHO Quality of Life Scale—Chinese/Hong Kong HK version WHOQOLBREFHK and compared across age groups Using multiple regression analyses demographic and medical factors that were independently associated with QOL outcomes in each age group were identifiedThe age groups did not differ in the level of QOL except for the social relationship domain Older patients reported poorer social functioning than younger patients Different factors were associated with QOL outcomes in different age groups For patients in young adulthood employment and education level were positively associated with QOL For patients in midlife adulthood time since diagnosis and stage of cancer were positively associated with QOL For patients in aging adulthood QOL was negatively associated with age physical morbidity and a history of termination of pregnancy However having a partner and possessing religious belief were positively associated with QOL
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