ĐÁNH GIÁ HÀNH VI TỰ CHĂM SÓC CỦA NGƯỜI BỆNH UNG THƯ SAU ĐIỀU TRỊ HOÁ CHẤT TẠI TRUNG TÂM UNG BƯỚU – BỆNH VIỆN ĐA KHOA TỈNH HẢI DƯƠNG

Abstract

Objective: Describe self-care behavior of cancer patients after chemotherapy and explore some factors related to self-care behavior of patients. Research Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study analysis on 80 patients undergoing chemotherapy at Hai Duong General Hospital. Research Results: The study showed that most of the patients had a disease duration of 1 to 3 years (61.2%), colon cancer accounted for the highest rate 27.5%, followed by gastric cancer accounted for 22.5%. 100% of patients receive support from family and medical staff. Regarding the patient's self-care behavior is still not good, the average score is 46.1(SD .) ±7.98). Only 40% number of patients often learn about the best ways to take care of their health, and when given a new medication, they learn about its effects and possible side effects. Regarding the patient's confidence level, the average score was 26.1 (SD±4.83). Most patients do not feel confident and do not keep calm in facing difficulties and dealing with unexpected situations. Results indicated that  education level và self efficacy variable was associated with self-care behaviors of patients treated with chemotherapy. Conclusion: The patient's self-care behavior is not good, the average score is 46.1, the patient's self-confidence is low, the average score is only 26.1. Education level và self efficacy variable was associated with self-care behaviours of patients treated with chemotherapy.