Table 3

Results from stepwise multiple regression for total score of HRQoL

Factorsβ (95% CI)Beta*P value
Another disease besides cancer (yes)12.91 (8.40 to 17.42)0.38>0.001
Type of treatment (chemotherapy surgery)9.10 (4.12 to 14.09)0.25>0.001
Having colostomy (with)10.27 (5.70 to 14.84)0.30>0.001
Sex (male)−4.52 (−8.95 to –0.08)−0.130.046
Housing type (personal)11.25 (4.77 to 17.73)0.220.001
Location (village)17.74 (6.51 to 28.96)0.200.002
Job (employed)−7.47 (–12.31 to –2.63)−0.210.003
  • R2: 0.458 (adjusted R2: 0.428).

  • *Standardised beta coefficient.

  • HRQoL, health-related quality of life.