Publication Name	World Journal of Clinical Cases
Manuscript ID	62923
Country	China

Category	Oncology
Manuscript Type	Observational Study
Article Title	Self-perceived Burden and influencing factors in patients with cervical cancer administered radiotherapy
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Ting Luo, Rong-Zhi Xie, Yan-Xia Huang, Xiao-Hua Gong, Hui-Ying Qin and Yi-Xiao Wu
Funding Agency and Grant Number
Corresponding Author	Hui-Ying Qin, MS, Doctor, Nursing Department, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, No. 651, Dongfeng East Road, Guangzhou 510060, Guangdong , China. qinhy@sysucc.org.cn
Key Words	Cervical cancer; Radiotherapy; Self-perceived burden; Influencing factors; Self-perceived burden; Prospective research
Core Tip	Cervical cancer is the fourth commonest malignancy in women around the world. The present study aimed to assess self-perceived burden (SPB) and related influencing factors in cervical cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy. The survey was completed using a self-designed general information questionnaire, the SPB scale for cancer patients, and the self-care self-efficacy scale, Strategies Used by People to Promote Health. The results suggested that Patients with cervical cancer undergoing radiotherapy often have SPB. Self-care self-efficacy scale, place of residence, monthly family income, payment method, and radiation dermatitis and proctitis are factors independently influencing SPB.
Citation	Luo T, Xie RZ, Huang YX, Gong XH, Qin HY, Wu YX. Self-perceived Burden and influencing factors in patients with cervical cancer administered radiotherapy. World J Clin Cases 2021; 9(17): 4188-4198

Received	2021-01-25 22:32
Peer-Review Started	2021-01-25 22:36
To Make the First Decision
Return for Revision	2021-02-25 04:32
Revised	2021-03-10 11:44
Second Decision	2021-04-08 13:01
Accepted by Journal Editor-in-Chief
Accepted by Company Editor-in-Chief	2021-04-08 14:33
Articles in Press	2021-04-08 14:33
Publication Fee Transferred
Edit the Manuscript by Language Editor	2021-04-22 04:02
Typeset the Manuscript	2021-05-10 12:10

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