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Journal : Jurnal Berkala Epidemiologi

THE EPIDEMIOLOGY OF PEDIATRIC CANCER IN THE PALLIATIVE CARE UNIT AT DR. SOETOMO GENERAL HOSPITAL, SURABAYA Izzatul Fithriyah; Agustina Konginan; Margarita Maramis; Marlina Mahajudin; Nalini Muhdi; Hendy Margono; Endang Warsiki; Lestari Basoeki; Suksmi Yitnamurti
Jurnal Berkala Epidemiologi Vol. 8 No. 1 (2020): Jurnal Berkala Epidemiologi (Periodic Epidemiology Journal)
Publisher : Universitas Airlangga

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20473/jbe.V8I12020.65-71

Abstract

Background: Children with cancer require special interventions and palliative care to improve their quality of life. The epidemiology of pediatric cancer is needed as a basis for determining health policy. Purpose: This study describes pediatric cancer patients in the palliative outpatient clinic in Dr. Soetomo General Hospital, Surabaya. Methods: This study is an observational descriptive study that uses the medical records of pediatric patients with cancer at the palliative care unit in Dr. Soetomo General Hospital between June 2014 and July 2015. The data included the demographic characteristics of the pediatric cancer patients and was analyzed using descriptive statistics. Results: The number of children in the 1–5 years, 6–10 years, and 11–15 years age groups was similar, while noticeably fewer children fell into the 16–18 years group. The majority of children suffering from cancer were male (68,70%). The most common type of cancer in was blood cancer (leukemia) with a percentage of 51.91%, while the rarest types were retinoblastoma and lymph node cancer (malignant lymphoma) with percentage of 3.05%. Conclusion: The incidence of pediatric cancer patients in the palliative outpatient clinic was quite high. These patients tended to be male, aged 6–10 years, and suffered from leukemia.
Co-Authors Abdul Khairul Rizki Purba Mustofa Indwiani Astuti Abdurachman Achmad Junaidi Adhilah, Nindy Adila Taufik Syamlan Afif Nurul Hidayati, Afif Nurul Afifudin, Muhammad Agus Hariyono Agustina Sjenny Akbar Kurniawan, Mohammad Akbar Nyong husain Akbar, Tito Robbani Alma Rossabela Setyanisa Andreas Nugroho Sihananto Andyani Pratiwi Aswin, R. Haryanto Budi Utomo Cita Rosita Sigit Prakoeswa Devi, Aprilin Krista Dhira Salsabila Diah Mira Indramaya Dina Faizatur Rahmah Dwi Murtiastutik Endang Warsiki Fatimah, Nurmawati Gilang Dokman Perkasa Hendy Margono I Gusti Ayu Indah Ardani Irwanto Ivana Sajogo Jongky Hendro Prajitno Karimah, Azimatul Khaerunnisa, Siti Khairina Konginan, Agustina Kusuma Eko Purwantari Lestari Basoeki Lia Jessica Lilik Djuari Linda Dewanti Lucky Prasetiowati Magdeline Elizabeth Carrasco Maramis, Margarita M. Marlina Mahajudin Monika LUKUT Muhammad Miftahussurur Muhdi, Nalini Natasya Ariesta Selyardi Putri Patria Yudha Putra Puspa Maharani Qorib, Muhammad Fathul Rani Lauriencia Permatasari Rifat Nurwita Kusumaningtyas Rimba, Efendi Rizka Solehah S, Delwi Novita Sakina Sakina, Sakina Sari, Een Permata Sasanti Yuniar Satria Arief Prabowo Sawitri Setiawati, Yunias Sheila Maryam Gautama SOETJIPTO Sri Purwaningsih Sri Umijati Suksmi Yitnamurti Susanto , Joni Teisha Jediya Videlia Marantika Ummi Maimunah Vanessa Budiawan Soetioso Vinda, Igha Virzi Aliyyah Rahma Weinheimer, Anita Zara Williana Suwirman Yoshio Yamaoka Yuani Setiawati Yuliawati, Tri Hartini Yustika Izziyatu Anindita Zulfa Zahra