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Comorbid chronic diseases and their associations with quality of life among gynecological cancer survivors.

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Wang JW, Sun L, Li J, Cong XH, Chen XF, Tang Z, Yu DH, Zhang TR, Luo ZN, Yuan ZP, Yu JM., BMC Public Health. 15:965. doi: 10.1186/s12889-015-2240-1., 2015 Sep 25

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Jiang Li, Ph.D., MPH, Assistant Scientist

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Many gynecological cancer survivors (GCS) have comorbid chronic diseases (CCD). This study was to estimate the impacts of CCD on quality of life (QOL) in GCS.

METHODS: We collected cross-sectional self-reported survey data from 598 GCS between April and July 2013, in Shanghai, China. All the subjects were asked to complete a questionnaire containing the European Organization for Research and Treatment quality of life version 3 questionnaire (EORTC QLQ-C30) and questions on socio-demographic characteristics and CCD. In order to mitigate the bias caused by confounding factors, multiple linear models were employed to calculate adjusted means of QOL scores.

RESULTS: Approximately three-quarters of subjects reported at least one CCD. The highest overall prevalence of all CCD was found in endometrial cancer survivors. Subjects with CCD generally reported lower scores for most EORTC QLQ-C30 scales when compared to subjects without CCD, indicating poorer QOL, particularly for cardiovascular diseases, respiratory diseases, digestive diseases, and musculoskeletal disease.

CONCLUSIONS: The CCD are common health problems among GCS. CCD have significantly negative influence on QOL, and GCS with CCD generally reported lower QOL scores. These findings suggested comprehensive cares for GCS.

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Associated Topics

  • Cancer
  • Cardiovascular Diseases
  • Digestive Disorders
  • Health Services
  • Lung Diseases
  • Musculoskeletal Disorders
  • Obstetrics and Gynecology

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