Value orientation of children with oncological diseases in relation to quality of life

Abstract

INTRODUCTION This presentation is targed at value orientation of 6 - 15 years old children with oncological diseases. We are focused on the question about quality of life with the accent of health and physical acitivity. Aim The aim of research was to analyze the structure of value orientation and find the position of health and physical activity. METHODS The projective technique of "open sentences" was used in order to study and evaluate self perception of these children. We have used this technique among 28 children with oncological diseases (age 6-15 yrs). RESULTS Most children emphasize the value of health and impact of disease on quality of their lives - 21,4%. 14,8% perceive the need to engage in common daily activities and 11,6% realize the importance of family life. Only 4,76% of children recognize the need of sport activities. CONCLUSION We found that the most of children with oncological disease accent the health as a ideal, wish and meaning for reaching of their goals and plans. The children are also orientated on the activity of common life and home. Children perceive physical activity as less important and emphasize the value of health and impact of disease on quality of their life. The boys prefer the physical activity more than girls. The position of physical activity is on the 7th position overall from 14 possible.

Keywords

• oncological diseases; value orientation; quality of life; physical activity; adapted physical activity; health