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Fatigue and Sleep Disturbance among Breast Cancer Patients during Treatment in Saudi Arabia

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  • Fatmah Alsharif
  • Faygah Shibily
  • Wedad Almutairi
  • Ahlam Alsaedi
  • Tahani Alsubaie
  • Bashayer Alshuaibi
  • Arwa Turkistani
  • Ahtisham Younas

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Background. Fatigue and sleep disturbances are highly prevalent side effects encountered during treatment by patients with breast cancer, and they affect women’s quality of life. Most studies investigating sleep and exhaustion in cancer patients provide evidence that supports a strong connection between different sleep parameters and fatigue associated with cancer. Objective. This study was to assess the level of fatigue and sleep disturbance in breast cancer patients during treatment in Saudi Arabia. Method. A descriptive cross-sectional study design was conducted on breast cancer patients undergoing treatment in Saudi Arabia. The data were collected through convenience sampling of patients. The study involved self-administered questionnaires comprising three categories: demographic data, perceived Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), and Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy–Fatigue (FACIT-F). A total of 101 participants took part in this study. The significant statistical test was determined at a 95% confidence interval and at p

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  • Fatmah Alsharif & Faygah Shibily & Wedad Almutairi & Ahlam Alsaedi & Tahani Alsubaie & Bashayer Alshuaibi & Arwa Turkistani & Ahtisham Younas, 2022. "Fatigue and Sleep Disturbance among Breast Cancer Patients during Treatment in Saudi Arabia," Nursing Research and Practice, Hindawi, vol. 2022, pages 1-8, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:hin:jnlnrp:1832346
    DOI: 10.1155/2022/1832346
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