P-10 Self-reported impact of COVID-19 on Quality of Life for Cervical Cancer Patients at Georgetown Public Hospital.
Author(s):
T Headley, K Knox, D Charles, L Stephanas
Year of Presentation:
2022
Objective: To assess the self-reported impact of COVID19 on the quality of life for cervical cancer patients at the Georgetown Public Hospital.
Design and Methods: A qualitative study was conducted with face-to-face interviews of 25 respondents using a modified European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Score (EORTCQLQ-30) from Oncology Clinic and Ward E at Georgetown Public Hospital.
Results: 48% respondents were 48–55 years age group. 40% were Afro-Guyanese. 28% had diarrhoel symptoms before COVID-19. 40% of the respondents worried about painful sex. 32% of the respondents had vaginal dryness during intercourse. 40% had pain or a burning feelings while urinating. 36% had problems doing work. 32% of respondents had psychological problems such as worry, depression, and difficulty in remembering things. 28% had expressed that medical treatment interfered with their family life, social activity (44%), financial difficulties (48%) and limited in pursuing hobbies or other leisure time activities (48%).
Conclusion: Cervical cancer patients after diagnosis, experience challenges related to treatment, diet, emotional function, social support, spritual wellbeing, and pain which eventually lead to a deterioration of their quality of life.