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Quality Of Life And Its Determinants In Adult Cancer Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy Treatment In Pakistan., Parveen Chagani, Yasmin Parpio, Raisa B. Gul, Adnan Jabbar
Quality Of Life And Its Determinants In Adult Cancer Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy Treatment In Pakistan., Parveen Chagani, Yasmin Parpio, Raisa B. Gul, Adnan Jabbar
School of Nursing & Midwifery
Objective:
Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide. Likewise, in Pakistan, it is a major health problem, with an approximate increase each year. Cancer treatment, particularly chemotherapy, produces a detrimental effect on individuals' well-being. Since the past few years, quality of life (QOL) is considered as the primary goal of cancer treatment in patients' survival. This study aimed to assess the QOL and its determinants in adult cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy treatment.
Methods:
An analytical cross-sectional design was employed to achieve the study objectives, utilizing consecutive sampling technique. A total of 150 adult (>19 years) cancer patients were …