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World J Clin Oncol. Dec 24, 2020; 11(12): 1045-1063
Published online Dec 24, 2020. doi: 10.5306/wjco.v11.i12.1045
Published online Dec 24, 2020. doi: 10.5306/wjco.v11.i12.1045
Table 9 Association between type of cancer and caregivers’ perceived burden level
| Type of cancer cases | Burden level | χ2 (P value) | |||
| No burden (n = 37) | Moderate burden (n = 76) | Severe burden (n = 97) | Total (n = 210) | ||
| 59.01 (0.000)a | |||||
| Breast cancer | 14 (20.0) | 44 (62.8) | 12 (17.1) | 70 (100) | |
| Prostate cancer | 7 (11.5) | 10 (16.4) | 44 (72.1) | 61 (100) | |
| Cervical cancer | 5 (11.6) | 15 (34.8) | 23 (53.5) | 43 (100) | |
| Colorectal cancer | 3 (20.0) | 3 (20.0) | 9 (60.0) | 15 (100) | |
| Hodgkin’s lymphoma | 2 (25.0) | 2 (25.0) | 4 (50.0) | 8 (100) | |
| HIV-related cancers (Kaposi sarcoma, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, etc.) | 5 (62.5) | 1 (12.5) | 2 (25.0) | 8 (100) | |
| Other types | 1 (20.0) | 1 (20.0) | 3 (60.0) | 5 (100) | |
- Citation: Akpan-Idiok PA, Ehiemere IO, Asuquo EF, Chabo JAU, Osuchukwu EC. Assessment of burden and coping strategies among caregivers of cancer patients in sub-Saharan Africa. World J Clin Oncol 2020; 11(12): 1045-1063
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2218-4333/full/v11/i12/1045.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5306/wjco.v11.i12.1045