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The differences between the quality of life of malays and nonmalays breast cancer survivors women from a Teaching Hospital,Kuala Lumpur: a qualitative study

Introduction : The purpose of this study is to explore the differences of quality of life (QOL) of Malay and non-Malay breast cancer survivors using qualitative method. Methods : Data was collected using in-depth face to face interview. List of the patients were obtained from Oncology & Surgery...

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Main Authors: Redhwan AA,, Idris MN,, Fuad I,, Robert C,, Hairol O,
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Published: Department Of Community Health, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia 2009
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spelling my-ukm.journal.2812016-12-14T06:26:56Z http://journalarticle.ukm.my/281/ The differences between the quality of life of malays and nonmalays breast cancer survivors women from a Teaching Hospital,Kuala Lumpur: a qualitative study Redhwan AA, Idris MN, Fuad I, Robert C, Hairol O, Introduction : The purpose of this study is to explore the differences of quality of life (QOL) of Malay and non-Malay breast cancer survivors using qualitative method. Methods : Data was collected using in-depth face to face interview. List of the patients were obtained from Oncology & Surgery Departments and contact numbers were obtained from the medical record. The interviews were conducted either in their home or in the hospital after the appointment has been made. Results : The majority of the Malays were unable to fulfill the needs of their families. However, the non-Malays were able to fulfill the needs of their families. The majority were satisfied with social interaction and the relationships with their families and friends. In terms of feelings, most survivors felt sad, angry and sometimes they feel like they were going to die early. However the majority coped well with their illness. Regarding sleep, all Malays did not have any sleeping problems, but most of the non-Malays reported serious problems. All survivors were worried about the other female members of the family of getting the same illness. Most survivors did not have any problems with altered body image. Conclusion : Malays did not have any sleeping problems, but most of the non-Malays reported serious problems. However, the majority of survivors coped well with their illnesses. Department Of Community Health, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia 2009 Article PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://journalarticle.ukm.my/281/1/1.pdf Redhwan AA, and Idris MN, and Fuad I, and Robert C, and Hairol O, (2009) The differences between the quality of life of malays and nonmalays breast cancer survivors women from a Teaching Hospital,Kuala Lumpur: a qualitative study. Jurnal Kesihatan Masyarakat, 15 (2). pp. 98-105. ISSN 1675-1663 http://www.communityhealthjournal.org
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description Introduction : The purpose of this study is to explore the differences of quality of life (QOL) of Malay and non-Malay breast cancer survivors using qualitative method. Methods : Data was collected using in-depth face to face interview. List of the patients were obtained from Oncology & Surgery Departments and contact numbers were obtained from the medical record. The interviews were conducted either in their home or in the hospital after the appointment has been made. Results : The majority of the Malays were unable to fulfill the needs of their families. However, the non-Malays were able to fulfill the needs of their families. The majority were satisfied with social interaction and the relationships with their families and friends. In terms of feelings, most survivors felt sad, angry and sometimes they feel like they were going to die early. However the majority coped well with their illness. Regarding sleep, all Malays did not have any sleeping problems, but most of the non-Malays reported serious problems. All survivors were worried about the other female members of the family of getting the same illness. Most survivors did not have any problems with altered body image. Conclusion : Malays did not have any sleeping problems, but most of the non-Malays reported serious problems. However, the majority of survivors coped well with their illnesses.
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author Redhwan AA,
Idris MN,
Fuad I,
Robert C,
Hairol O,
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Idris MN,
Fuad I,
Robert C,
Hairol O,
The differences between the quality of life of malays and nonmalays breast cancer survivors women from a Teaching Hospital,Kuala Lumpur: a qualitative study
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Idris MN,
Fuad I,
Robert C,
Hairol O,
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title The differences between the quality of life of malays and nonmalays breast cancer survivors women from a Teaching Hospital,Kuala Lumpur: a qualitative study
title_short The differences between the quality of life of malays and nonmalays breast cancer survivors women from a Teaching Hospital,Kuala Lumpur: a qualitative study
title_full The differences between the quality of life of malays and nonmalays breast cancer survivors women from a Teaching Hospital,Kuala Lumpur: a qualitative study
title_fullStr The differences between the quality of life of malays and nonmalays breast cancer survivors women from a Teaching Hospital,Kuala Lumpur: a qualitative study
title_full_unstemmed The differences between the quality of life of malays and nonmalays breast cancer survivors women from a Teaching Hospital,Kuala Lumpur: a qualitative study
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publisher Department Of Community Health, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
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