Quality of life in university students of the oncology service of a hospital center in metropolitan Lima

Saberbein-Muñoz J.; Hilario-Quispe C.; Salinas-Cruz M. · Salud, Ciencia y Tecnologia - Serie de Conferencias (2022) · DOI: 10.56294/sctconf2022355

Resumen

The quality of life in an oncology patient is altered because both their physical and psychological, affecting their health well-being, therefore the objective of the research is to determine the quality of life in university students of the oncology service of a hospital center in Metropolitan Lima. It is a quantitative, descriptive and cross-sectional study, made up of a total of 130 university oncology students who answered a questionnaire of sociodemographic aspects and the quality of life instrument. In their results, 58,5 % (n=76) have a low quality of life, 26,2 % (n=34) a medium quality of life and 15,4 % (n=20) a high quality of life. In conclusion, they should receive psychological support and participate in group workshops to improve their health and psychological well-being. © Autor(es); 2022.

Instituciones: Universidad Nacional de Cañete