남성호르몬차단요법을 받는 전립선암 환자의 치료기간에 따른 신체증상, 우울, 부부친밀도, 삶의 질 비교

Purpose: This study was conducted to identify the differences in symptoms, depression, intimacy and quality of life (QOL), and the factors influencing QOL in men with prostate cancer undergoing androgen deprivation therapy (ADT). Methods: This study used a cross-sectional, descriptive research design. Data were collected using a self-report questionnaire from 122 men with prostate cancer undergoing ADT. The data collection period was from November 19, 2018 to February 25, 2019. Data were analyzed using t-tests, χ2 tests, Fisher’s exact tests, 4-way ANOVA and multiple regression. Results: The mean age of the men was 70.3±7.3. There were statistically significant differences in urinary, bowel, sexual and hormonal symptoms according to treatment duration (F=23.74, p