Table 1 Demographic data of the studied group (n = 140)
Demographic Characteristic | Frequency | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
Age | ||
18–40 years 41–60 years > 60 years | 50 60 30 | 35.7 42.9 21.4 |
Gender | ||
Male Female | 70 70 | 50.0 50.0 |
Cancer Type | ||
Breast Cancer Lung Cancer Colorectal Cancer Other types of cancer (e.g., prostate, ovarian) | 40 30 25 45 | 28.6 21.4 17.9 32.1 |
Current Health Status | ||
Pain (reported moderate to severe) Fatigue (reported moderate to severe) Shortness of Breath Nausea/Vomiting Difficulty Sleeping | 80 95 40 30 60 | 57.1 67.9 28.6 21.4 42.9 |
Comorbid Conditions | ||
Hypertension Diabetes Cardiovascular Disease Other (e.g., liver disease, kidney disease) | 55 40 25 20 | 39.3 28.6 17.9 14.3 |
Other Health Factors | ||
Family History of Cancer History of Mental Health Issues Smoking History | 50 30 60 | 35.7 21.4 42.9 |
Palliative Care Needs | ||
Symptom Management (pain, fatigue) Emotional Support Social Support Spiritual Care | 120 110 90 75 | 85.7 78.6 64.3 53.6 |