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Published on: February 6, 2020
A Study on the Association Between Preventive Behaviors and Quality of Life in High-risk Populations for
Chen Li1, Xianhua Li2, Qin Xu3
1Department of Thoracic Surgery, Shanghai Jiading District Central Hospital, Jiading District Central Hospital Affiliated Shanghai University of Medicine & Health Sciences, Shanghai 201800, China.
Background:
Postoperative lymphedema is a chronic complication that impairs quality of life (QoL) in breast cancer survivors. Preventive behaviors are key to mitigation, but their relationship with QoL in high-risk populations requires further investigation.
Patients And Methods:
A cross-sectional study enrolled 276 high-risk post-surgical breast cancer patients. A self-developed preventive behavior questionnaire and the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Core Questionnaire (EORTC QLQ-C30) were used. Data were analyzed with correlation and multivariate regression.
Results:
Overall preventive behavior scores were moderate-to-low, with poorest adherence in skin care and exercise. A significant positive correlation was found between the total preventive behavior score and total QoL score (r = 0.45 and P < .01). Regression analysis confirmed that better preventive behaviors significantly predicted higher QoL, particularly in functional and emotional domains (P < .05).
Conclusion:
Preventive behavior adherence is significantly associated with QoL in high-risk patients. Enhancing behaviors-especially skin care and exercise-can improve QoL. Targeted education and personalized intervention strategies are recommended.
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