Sleep quality and its determinants among family caregivers of patients with cancer in oncologic centers of Northwest Ethiopia: A multicenter cross-sectional study

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Authors: Fasil Bayafers Tamene, Endalamaw Aschale Mihiretie, Tirsit Ketsela Zeleke, Getachew Yitayew Tarekegn, Tilaye Arega Moges, Akalu Fetene Desalew, Ashenafi Kibret Sendekie, Samuel Agegnew Wondm
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Abstract

OBJECTIVE: Sleep quality plays a crucial role in overall well-being, and many caregivers of cancer patients report being dissatisfied with their sleep. The aim of this study was to assess sleep quality and its determinants among caregivers of patients with cancer at oncologic centers of Northwest Ethiopia. METHODS: An institution-based, multicenter cross-sectional study was conducted among 412 family caregivers of patients with cancer at oncologic centers in Northwest Ethiopia from August to October 2023. Study participants were enrolled using systematic random sampling. Data entry and analysis were done using EpiDdata version 4.6.0 and Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 26, respectively. A multivariable logistic regression model was used to identify determinants of sleep quality. Variables with a p-value

Fields of Study & Subjects

Cancer survivorship and care Family Caregiving in Mental Illness Nursing care and research

Publication details

Journal / source
Journal of Psychosomatic Research
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Volume
202
Pages
112515–112515
Publication date
3 January 2026
Language
EN