Prevalence of cancer related fatigue and its associated factors among adult cancer patients in eastern Ethiopia: A cross-sectional study
Henok Legesse·Michael Shawel·Lidia Tolessa·Deribe Bekele Dechasa·Lencho Ahmedin·Seblewengel Fita·Aminu Mohammed Yasin·Seid Tesi·Ahmed Hiko·Sisay Habte·Addisu Alemu·Ahmed Mohammed·Yalew Mossie
Background Fatigue is a frequent and distressing symptom experienced by patients with cancer. It may result from the disease process and/or its aggressive treatment, which substantially impact the quality of life of cancer patients. Furthermore, there is a paucity of evidence in the Eastern part of Ethiopia. Hence this study aimed to assess the prevalence of cancer related fatigue and its associated factors among adult cancer patients, Eastern Ethiopia. Methods Hospital based cross-sectional stu