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The Consumption of Dietary Supplement and Health Related Quality of Life
among Cancer Survivors
Nur Amirah Binti Midon
Supervisor: Dr Noor Salihah Zakaria
Bachelor of Food Science (Food Service and Nutrition)
School of Food Science and Technology
The prevalence of dietary supplement consumption had been increase especially among
cancer patients throughout these years. The purpose of this study is to assess the usage
of dietary supplement and its relationship with Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL). A
cross-sectional study will be conducted at the Hospital Sultanah Nur Zahirah by using
convenience sampling. A total of 84 adults aged >18 years, diagnosed with any types of
cancer and undergoing or completed any treatment will be invited to participate. The
following aspects will be evaluated: usage of dietary supplement using set of
questionnaire from previous study and HRQoL using European Organization for Research
and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire Version 3.0 (EORTC QLQ-C30).The
usage of dietary supplement and HRQoL of cancer survivors will be assessed and a
significant relationship between the usage of dietary supplements with HRQoL are
expected to be established.
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