article · International Journal of Social Health and Medical Research
A study evaluated the physical and social dimensions of health-related quality of life among 141 prostate cancer survivors attending tertiary health facilities in Edo State, Nigeria. Using a descriptive cross-sectional design and adapted FACT-P subscales, the assessment identified moderate overall social well-being alongside noticeable disruptions to daily life. Survivors experienced significant financial strain, sexual dysfunction, and reduced emotional support from family, while social participation emerged as the lowest-scoring domain. In contrast, support from healthcare providers was viewed relatively positively, and feelings of isolation remained moderate. Despite having clinical and domestic backing, these individuals encounter substantial obstacles when reintegrating into society. The findings emphasise the necessity of introducing routine quality-of-life assessments into post-treatment care and strengthening structured survivorship services to better address the long-term economic, physical, and social burdens experienced by survivors in low-resource settings.
Living with prostate cancer involves long-term disruptions that extend well beyond clinical treatment, especially where economic resources are constrained. Understanding specific physical and social challenges, such as financial burdens, reduced social participation, and sexual dysfunction, allows healthcare managers and patient advocates to target survivorship interventions more effectively, ensuring survivors receive adequate community, emotional, and practical support throughout recovery.
The abstract does not evaluate a specific product or technology, but its findings point to an early-stage applied need for routine quality-of-life assessment tools and structured survivorship support programmes. Healthcare providers, health technology developers, and clinical managers could potentially adapt these survey metrics into standardised digital monitoring services or supportive care pathways for oncology clinics, though practical implementation remains at an early conceptual stage.
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Prostate cancer survivorship is associated with persistent physical and social challenges, especially in low-resource settings. This study assessed the physical and social well-being of 141 prostate cancer survivors in selected tertiary health facilities in Edo State, Nigeria using a descriptive cross-sectional design. Participants were selected through proportionate stratified random sampling, and data were collected using a structured questionnaire incorporating socio-demographic variables and adapted FACT-P subscales. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and Kruskal-Wallis analysis as used to check the relationship between variables. Findings showed a moderate overall social well-being score (M = 2.50 ± 1.27). Key challenges included financial limitation (M = 2.81 ± 1.20), emotional support from family (M = 2.76 ± 1.38), and sexual dysfunction (M = 2.74 ± 1.27). Social participation was lowest (M = 1.95 ± 1.33), while isolation was moderate (M = 2.47 ± 1.26). Healthcare provider support was relatively positive (M = 2.61 ± 1.20). Overall, survivors experienced moderate social disruption driven mainly by financial strain, reduced sexual function, and limited social engagement. The study concludes that despite some family and clinical support, prostate cancer survivors face notable reintegration challenges. It recommends routine quality-of-life assessment and strengthened survivorship care services in Nigeria.
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DOI: 10.70382/tijbshmr.v12i3.020
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