Thyagarajan, Dandaithapani
(2016)
Factors associated with level of spiritual well-being in female cancer patients in clinical remission in Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia : a cross sectional study.
Masters thesis, Universiti Sains Malaysia.
Abstract
Background: Spiritual well-being (SWB) is believed to be an important component in
ensuring better quality of life in cancer patient and incorporating SWB into clinical
practice has been given more emphasis in recent years.
Objectives: This study examines the relationship between anxiety and depression with
SWB and its domains, and other associated factors, among female cancer patients who
are in remission.
Methods: A total of 150 female cancer patients who are in remission for at least 6 months,
were recruited from the out-patient oncology clinic of Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia
(HUSM). Anxiety and depression, and level of spiritual well-being were assessed using
the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) – Malay Version and the Spiritual
Well-Being Scale (SWBS) – Malay version, respectively. Other possible associated
demographic and clinical factors data were obtained using the Patient’s Data Sheet. The
relationship between level of SWB and associated factors were analyzed using the
Multiple Linear Regression (MLR), controlling possible confounding factors.
Results: One hundred and fifty complete data sets were obtained. There is a significant
negative correlation between anxiety score and overall SWB score (p= 0.200) and EWB
(p<0.001), but no significant correlation with RWB. Employment showed a significant
positive correlation with overall SWB (p<0.001), EWB (p<0.001) and RWB (p<0.001).
However, there were no significant correlation found between depression score and other
demographic factor.
Conclusion: This study found that anxiety and employment is significantly associated
with spiritual well-being but depression and other demographic factors has no impact on
the spiritual well-being of female cancer patients who are in remission.
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