The purpose of this study was to identify the relationship between
social exclusion and quality of life in cancer survivors, especially
focused on the exclusion in economic activity and consumption.
The research was conducted with 203 data from the 6th wave of
the Panel Study of Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination
Survey. Data were analyzed by t-test, ANOVA, hierarchical multiple
regression analysis were conducted.
Significant factors of quality of life in cancer survivors were
disability, self-perception of health. Exclusion in medical service
had a significant negative effect on quality of life, but the effect of
exclusion in dietary consumption was not significant, which were
also the sub-factors of the exclusion in economic activity and
consumption. The exclusion in medical service was the most
powerful predictor for quality of life in cancer survivors.
In order to improve the quality of life for cancer survivors, it is
necessary to provide social support and services to increase the
accessibility of health care to vulnerable groups.