Vol 74, No 4 (2024)
Research paper (original)
Published online: 2024-09-02
Quality of life components in women with cervical cancer post-diagnosis
DOI: 10.5603/njo.99600
Nowotwory. Journal of Oncology 2024;74(4):259-264.
Abstract
Introduction.A cervical cancer (CC) diagnosis can significantly impact an individual’s quality of life (QoL) across many domains. This study aimed to identify QoL components in women diagnosed with CC post-diagnosis, and compare them to healthy controls.
Material and methods.QoL was assessed using the SF-36 survey and six-item Female Sexual Function Index in 60 women diagnosed with CC pre-treatment and 60 healthy women.
Results.The women with CC scored significantly lower on physical functioning (M = 53.56 vs. 69.69), psychological functioning (M = 35.33 vs. 85.67), and sexual functioning (M = 32.50 vs. 88.50) compared to controls (all p < 0.001).
Conclusions.A CC diagnosis was associated with markedly reduced QoL in physical, psychological, and sexual domains, even pre-treatment. Early screening and support for psychological and sexual wellbeing should be integral in CC patient care.
Keywords: cervical cancerquality of lifesexual functioning
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