Abstract
This study aimed to identify factors influencing the quality of life in women diagnosed with cervical cancer. It involved 151 women diagnosed with cervical cancer, utilizing data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey spanning from 2016 to 2020. Data were analyzed using percentage, frequency analysis, average, standard deviation, t-test, ANOVA, bonferroni method, Pearson correlation coefficient and multiple linear regression analysis with SPSS/WIN 25.0. The study results revealed statistically significant differences in the quality of life based on demographic characteristics such as age (F=5.21, p=.001), marital status (F=16.56, p=.001), education level (F=4.97, p=.002), and economic activity (t=6.00, p=.015). Quality of life based on health characteristics showed statistically significant differences in walking (F=164.8, p=.001) and strength exercises (F=149.9, p=.001). The measurement results of the subjects' quality of life showed that the EQ-5D index was 0.91±0.14, subjective health status was 3.31±0.87, perceived stress level was 2.92±0.78, and body mass index was an average of 24.14±3.33 points. Quality of life was found to be significantly correlated with subjective health status (r=-0.562, p=.001) and body mass index (r=-0.174, p=.034). Variables influencing the quality of life were identified as marital status and subjective health status. Quality of life was higher in unmarried individuals and those with better subjective health status. The explanatory power of the model was 40.4%. Therefore, it is necessary to develop comprehensive and individualized nursing intervention programs.
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