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This study investigates the quality of sleep and associated factors in cancer patients undergoing treatment, finding that 53.8% of participants reported poor sleep quality. Factors associated with poor sleep quality include low income, fatigue, pain, poor social support, anxiety, and depression. The prevalence of poor sleep quality is high among cancer patients, emphasizing the need for interventions to address sleep quality in this population.
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Why is it important?
The study is important because it highlights the prevalence of poor sleep quality in cancer patients undergoing treatment and identifies factors associated with it. Understanding the sleep problems faced by cancer patients is crucial for improving their quality of life and overall well-being. Key Takeaways: 1. Poor sleep quality is a common problem among cancer patients undergoing treatment. 2. Factors associated with poor sleep quality include low income, fatigue, pain, poor social support, anxiety, and depression. 3. Sleep quality is important for cancer patients to achieve good treatment outcomes and overall well-being. 4. Effective management of cancer pain and fatigue, along with providing comfort measures, can help improve sleep quality for cancer patients.
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This page is a summary of: Sleep Quality and Associated Factors Among Adult Cancer Patients on Treatments at Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital Oncology Unit, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2021, Cancer Control, February 2023, SAGE Publications,
DOI: 10.1177/10732748231160129.
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