Factors Influencing Self-Care Behaviors in Gastrointestinal Cancer Patients Receiving Chemotherapy
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Purpose: This study aimed to identify factors influencing self-care behaviors in patients with gastrointestinal cancer undergoing chemotherapy.Methods: Data were collected from 112 gastrointestinal cancer patients receiving chemotherapy at a general hospital in Daegu between December 2024 and February 2025.The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, an independent t-test, one-way ANOVA, a Pearson correlation coefficient, and multiple regression using SPSS 29.0.Results: The mean score for self-care behaviors was 3.64±0.73.Multiple regression analysis revealed that significant predictors of self-care behaviors were family support (β=.33, p=.001), gender (β=.28, p<.001), monthly income (β=.24,p=.003), and friend support (β=.21, p=.018).This regression model explained 42% of the variance in self-care behaviors.Conclusion: The findings suggest that strengthening social support, particularly from family and friends, and tailoring nursing interventions to gender and economic status may enhance self-care behaviors among gastrointestinal cancer patients receiving chemotherapy.
Source: Asian Oncology Nursing
Authors: Eunyeong Choe, Hyenam Hwang
Institutions: Daegu Fatima Hospital, Daegu University
Language: Korean
Topic: Cancer survivorship and care
Subfield: Oncology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7119482575