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Association of social network and social support with health-related quality of life and fatigue in long-term survivors of Hodgkin lymphoma

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Abstract

Purpose

As the number of survivors of Hodgkin’s lymphoma (HL) increases, there has been a growing interest in long-term treatment-related side effects and their impact on the quality of life (QoL). The aim of this study was to assess the association of social network and social support with the QoL and fatigue among long-term HL survivors.

Methods

A total of 200 HL survivors were included. The generic Short Form-12 (SF-12) questionnaire, the QoL cancer survivor’s questionnaire (QOL-CS), and the Multidimensional Fatigue Inventory were used to assess QoL and fatigue. Social network and social support were evaluated with the Social Support Survey.

Results

Social network and all social support measures were favorably associated with two or more SF-12 scales, mainly with physical functioning and the mental health scales. Social network and social support dimensions were also associated with better QOL-CS scores. Affective support, informational support, positive interaction, and emotional support were associated with less fatigue.

Conclusions

Both social network and social support are associated with better QoL and lower levels of fatigue in HL survivors. This information may be useful to health professionals and community organizations in implementing effective interventions to improve these patients’ quality of life.

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Acknowledgments

The authors would like to thank Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq) and Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES) for their grant sponsorship.

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  1. Hematology Service, University Hospital, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

    A. Soares, I. Biasoli, R. L. Baptista, E. P. Brabo, J. C. Morais & N. Spector

  2. Oncology Service, Instituto Nacional de Câncer, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

    A. Scheliga

  3. Hematology Service, University Hospital, Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

    A. Soares

  4. Institute for Public Health Studies, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

    G. L. Werneck

  5. Pathology Service, University Hospital, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

    J. C. Morais

  6. Social Medicine Institute, Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

    G. L. Werneck

  7. Rua General Dionísio, 19/302–Humaitá, 22271-050, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil

    I. Biasoli

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Soares, A., Biasoli, I., Scheliga, A. et al. Association of social network and social support with health-related quality of life and fatigue in long-term survivors of Hodgkin lymphoma. Support Care Cancer 21, 2153–2159 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00520-013-1775-x

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