Research Article

Health Related Quality of Life of Cancer Patients in Ethiopia

Table 2

The mean global health status, functional scales, and symptom scales of cancer patients at UoGRH.

Scales mean ± SD

Global health status52.7 (20.1)
Functional scales
Physical functioning53.27 (22.9)
Role functioning43.32 (26.7)
Social functioning46.31 (25.5)
emotional functioning61 (25.5)
Cognitive functioning59.31 (43.6)
Symptoms scale
Fatigue41.47 (24.5)
Nausea and vomiting43.3 (23.1)
Pain34.8 (24.4)
Dyspnea34.8 (29.2)
Insomnia42.1 (33.3)
Appetite38.4 (31.2)
Constipation40.6 (31.2)
Diarrhea44.2 (34.1)
Financial difficulties69.6 (31.2)