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World J Clin Oncol. Nov 24, 2025; 16(11): 111397
Published online Nov 24, 2025. doi: 10.5306/wjco.v16.i11.111397
Published online Nov 24, 2025. doi: 10.5306/wjco.v16.i11.111397
Quality of life among Saudi cancer survivors: The role of social and demographic factors
Fatmah H Alsharif, Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 22252, Makkah al Mukarramah, Saudi Arabia
Author contributions: Alsharif FH conceptualized the topic, collected data and drafted the manuscript, performed the data statistical analysis, finalized manuscript preparation for the work, and review and submit the final version.
Supported by KAU Endowment (WAQF) at King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Institutional review board statement: This study was approved by Institutional Review Board of Faculty of Nursing.
Informed consent statement: Informed consent was obtained from all the participants prior to the enrollment of this study.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The authors declare that they have no conflict interests.
STROBE statement: The authors have read the STROBE Statement—checklist of items, and the manuscript was prepared and revised according to the STROBE Statement—checklist of items.
Data sharing statement: The data that support the findings of this study are available upon request from the author. No restrictions apply to the availability of these data.
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Corresponding author: Fatmah H Alsharif, PhD, Associate Faculty, Associate Professor, Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, King Abdulaziz University, F6VP + 29J building 8, Jeddah 22252, Makkah al Mukarramah, Saudi Arabia. falsharif@kau.edu.sa
Received: July 2, 2025
Revised: July 23, 2025
Accepted: October 9, 2025
Published online: November 24, 2025
Processing time: 142 Days and 21.8 Hours
Revised: July 23, 2025
Accepted: October 9, 2025
Published online: November 24, 2025
Processing time: 142 Days and 21.8 Hours
Core Tip
Core Tip: This study highlights significant disparities in quality of life (QoL) among cancer survivors in Saudi Arabia using the World Health Organization Quality of Life-BREF instrument. It identifies key socioeconomic and demographic predictors—such as rural residence, low income, and limited education—that negatively influence domain-specific QoL. These findings underscore the urgent need for culturally and contextually tailored survivorship programs that address social vulnerability, mental health, and environmental support in Middle Eastern settings.