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Title: | Assessment of knowledge, attitudes and practices on chemotherapy among oncology patients |
Authors: | Chandrasena, W.M.H.N.M. |
Keywords: | Oncology Chemotherapy Knowledge Attitude Practice |
Issue Date: | 2023 |
Publisher: | Sri Lanka Medical Association |
Citation: | Sri Lanka Medical Association, 136th Anniversary International Medical Congress. 2023; 68 (Supplement S):S170-171 |
Abstract: | INTRODUCTION: Oncology patients are highly susceptible to untoward effects of chemotherapy. Their knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) on chemotherapy are effective determinant of their treatment. OBJECTIVES: The objective of this study was to assess the KAP regarding chemotherapy medications among oncology patients. S171 METHODS: A total of 311 oncology patients undergoing chemotherapy were randomly recruited from a medical oncology ward in a tertiary care hospital in Sri Lanka. The admission register was used as the sampling frame. Data were collected using a translated version of a standard questionnaire developed by Yan Wang et al. It included questions related to patients’ KAP on chemotherapy medications. The collected data were descriptively analysed. RESULTS: Among participants 68.8% had an average knowledge of their chemotherapy medications, 62.1% had a positive attitude, and 31.2% had reported an average score for good practices. Age, education level and type of cancer significantly influenced the KAP of oncology patients on chemotherapy. CONCLUSIONS: Among participants 68.8% had an average knowledge of their chemotherapy medications, 62.1% had a positive attitude, and 31.2% had reported an average score for good practices. Age, education level and type of cancer significantly influenced the KAP of oncology patients on chemotherapy. |
Description: | Poster Presentation Abstract (PP 133), 136th Anniversary International Medical Congress, Sri Lanka Medical Association, 25th-28th July 2023, Colombo, Sri Lanka |
URI: | http://repository.kln.ac.lk/handle/123456789/26801 |
ISSN: | 0009-0875 |
Appears in Collections: | Conference Papers |
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