Mahnaz Chaghazardi1, Maryam Janatolmakan2, Shahab Rezaeian3, Alireza Khatony4,5. 1. Student Research Committee, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran. 2. Social Development and Health Promotion Research Center, Health Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran. 3. School of Health, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran. 4. Social Development and Health Promotion Research Center, Health Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran. Akhatony@gmail.com. 5. Infectious Diseases Research Center, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran. Akhatony@gmail.com.
Abstract
PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to determine the quality of life and its related factors in the caregivers of children with cancer. METHODS: This cross-sectional study assessed the quality of life of 270 caregivers of children with cancer in Iran. Data collection tools were a personal information form and the Caregiver Quality of Life Index-Cancer. Data were analyzed by SPSS-18 software using descriptive and inferential statistics (independent t-test, analysis of variance, and linear regression model). RESULTS: The mean score of quality of life was 78.3 ± 1.6 out of 140. Variables that were significantly associated with quality of life included age (p = .031), gender (p = .021), education (p = .048), occupation (p = .011), economic status (p = .038), average caring time (p = .021), and age of the child (p = .011). CONCLUSION: The caregivers of children with cancer did not have a good quality of life. Healthcare providers need to provide comprehensive educational, emotional, social, and economic support to the caregivers of patients with cancer.
PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to determine the quality of life and its related factors in the caregivers of children with cancer. METHODS: This cross-sectional study assessed the quality of life of 270 caregivers of children with cancer in Iran. Data collection tools were a personal information form and the Caregiver Quality of Life Index-Cancer. Data were analyzed by SPSS-18 software using descriptive and inferential statistics (independent t-test, analysis of variance, and linear regression model). RESULTS: The mean score of quality of life was 78.3 ± 1.6 out of 140. Variables that were significantly associated with quality of life included age (p = .031), gender (p = .021), education (p = .048), occupation (p = .011), economic status (p = .038), average caring time (p = .021), and age of the child (p = .011). CONCLUSION: The caregivers of children with cancer did not have a good quality of life. Healthcare providers need to provide comprehensive educational, emotional, social, and economic support to the caregivers of patients with cancer.