THE RELATIONSHIP OF ANXIETY LEVEL AND SLEEP QUALITY IN CANCER PATIENTS UNDERGOING CHEMOTHERAPY

Sinta Selviana, Dwi Retnaningsih, Reanita Anggis Deraya, Iva Anissya Putri, Maulida Izzatin Ni'mah

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This study aims to determine the relationship between anxiety levels and sleep quality in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. The background of this study is the significant influence of cancer and chemotherapy on patient sleep patterns, with anxiety often being the main cause of sleep disturbances. The research method used was a correlational design with a sample size of 82 cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy at KRMT Wonsonegoro Hospital, Semarang. Data collection was carried out through the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) questionnaire to analyze the respondents' sleep quality and the Zung Self-Rating Anxiety Scale (ZSAS) to assess anxiety levels. Data analysis used the Spearman rank correlation test. The results showed a significant correlation between anxiety levels and sleep quality (r = 0.663, p <0.001). Patients with high anxiety tend to experience worse sleep quality. The PSQI subscales, especially sleep duration and efficiency, showed a strong positive correlation with anxiety levels. These findings are consistent with the literature showing that anxiety can interfere with various aspects of sleep. The results of the study indicate that psychological interventions to overcome anxiety may be important in improving the sleep quality of cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. In conclusion, there is a significant positive relationship between anxiety and sleep quality in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. This study emphasizes the importance of considering interventions to reduce anxiety as part of comprehensive care, to improve sleep quality and life in cancer patients.

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Anxiety; Cancer; Chemotherapy; Sleep Quality

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