Quality-of-life among women with breast cancer: application of the international classification of functioning, disability and health model

• Published in: Frontiers in psychology 2024-02, Vol.15, p.1318584-1318584
• Main Authors: Al-Sharman, Alham, Al-Sarhan, Areen, Aburub, Ala, Shorman, Raid, Bani-Ahmad, Ali, Siengsukon, Catherine, Bani Issa, Wegdan, Abdelrahim, Dana N, Hijazi, Heba, Khalil, Hanan
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Subjects: breast cancer; ICF model; Jordan; predictor factors; Psychology; quality of life
• ISSN: 1664-1078; 1664-1078
• DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1318584

This study aimed to identify the factors that influence Breast Cancer (BC) women's quality of life (QoL) based on the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) framework. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 188 women with BC. The dependent variable, QoL, was measured using the Quality of Life Index (QLI-c). The independent variables were measured using the following Arabic-validated questionnaires: Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI), Modified Fatigue Impact Scale (MFIS), Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), and the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ). There was a significant positive correlation between monthly income ( = 0.17, = 0.016) and QoL, and significant negative correlation between the stage of disease ( = -0.221, = 0.002) and duration of first diagnosis ( = -0.280, = 0.004) with QoL. Poor sleep quality, sexual dysfunction, fatigue, depression, and anxiety had significant negative correlations with QoL (