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Translation and validation of the EORTC QLQ-CX24 questionnaire into the indigenous African languages of isiXhosa and Afrikaans

Published in: Southern African Journal of Gynaecological Oncology
Volume 4 , issue 2 , 2012 , pages: 59–62

DOI: 10.1080/20742835.2012.11441196

Author(s): G C Du Toit Unit of Gynaecological Oncology, Tygerberg Hospital, University of Stellenbosch, , D G Nel Centre for Statistical Consultation, University of Stellenbosch,

Keywords: quality of life assessment , European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer QLQ-CX24 questionnaire

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Abstract

Objectives: Quality of life (QOL) assessment plays an important role in oncological clinical practice and research settings when evaluating treatment outcome. Cervical cancer remains a prevalent disease in South African women. The current study translated the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) cervical cancer module, QLQ-CX24, into isiXhosa and Afrikaans and validated the questionnaires.

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