A longitudinal study about the body image and psychosocial adjustment of breast cancer patients during the course of the disease

Moreira, Helena; Canavarro, Maria Cristina

doi:10.1016/j.ejon.2010.04.001

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“…In addition, individual, cultural, and racial differences can be some of the probable reasons in this context. This is because, based on different reports, Asian females compared with women in western countries, have reported higher sexual function disorders (33,40). It is not possible to compare the present study with those conducted in other countries, since cultural, social, economic, and ethical discrepancies can have a great effect on sexual behaviors (14).…”

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Sexual Dysfunction and its Associated Factors in Breast Cancer Patients After Mastectomy

Chirani

Elyasi

Mohebbi

2016

Iran J Psychiatry Behav Sci

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Background: Sexual function refers to a major aspect of health affecting the quality of life in breast cancer patients. Sexual dysfunction (SD) creates high psychological pressures. Objective: The current research aimed to investigate the frequency of SD and its associated factors in post-mastectomy women. Materials and Methods:The research was a cross-sectional study. Sampling was according to the convenience method. The study was conducted on the women referring to the oncology ward of Tooba post-specialized clinic at Imam Khomeini hospital affiliated to Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences. In order to collect data, the demographic characteristics questionnaire and Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) questionnaire were filled out by the patients. Descriptive statistics, Pearson and Spearman correlation methods in SPSS 16 were employed to analyze the data.

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Sexual Dysfunction and its Associated Factors in Breast Cancer Patients After Mastectomy

Chirani

Elyasi

Mohebbi

2016

Iran J Psychiatry Behav Sci

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“…Patients often experience anxiety, depression, uncertainty, decreased quality of life, concerns about body image, and specific difficulties associated with physical symptoms (Anagnostopoulos, Slater, & Fitzsimmons, 2010;Badger, Segrin, Dorros, Meek, & Lopez, 2007;Montazeri et al, 2008;Moreira & Canavarro, 2010;Silva, Bettencourt, Moreira, & Canavarro, 2011). The effects of breast cancer, however, extend beyond the individual patient since breast cancer initiates challenges and distressing consequences not only for patients but also for their loved ones, particularly life partners.…”

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Psychological intervention with couples coping with breast cancer: A systematic review

Brandão

Schulz

Matos

2013

Psychology & Health

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Objective: Information about psychological intervention with couples coping with breast cancer is not well-disseminated. This can be explained, at least in part, by the absence of knowledge about the efficacy of this kind of intervention. The aim of the present systematic review is to identify and describe psychological interventions for couples coping with breast cancer and evaluate their efficacy. Results: Of 129 abstracts, 13 were extracted for further analysis and a final ten studies were deemed eligible for inclusion. Data were extracted from each study regarding study sample characteristics, design, results and methodological limitations. The results obtained were mixed in regard to efficacy, although the overwhelming majority of studies (eight studies) found benefits for both women and their partners in some dimensions, such as quality of life, psychological distress, relationship functioning and physical symptoms associated with cancer.Conclusion: Psychological interventions for couples coping with breast cancer appear to be effective for both women and their partners. However, further studies are needed to evaluate the efficacy of couple-based interventions and, to identify for whom and how they are more effective.

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“…Various studies support that women with breast cancer who undergo a tumorectomy, have a more positive body image than those who undergo a mastectomy (Anagnostopoulos & Myrgianni, 2009;Fallowfield, Baum, & Maguire, 1986;Fobair et al, 2006;Manos, Sebastián, Bueno, Mateos, & De la Torre, 2005;Moreira & Canavarro, 2010;Rosenberg et al, 2013;Santos & Vieira, 2011;Sebastián, Manos, Bueno, & Mateos, 2007).…”

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Life Satisfaction in Women With Breast Cancer1

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Lencastre²,

Guerra³

2014

Paidéia (Ribeirão Preto)

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It is well known that breast cancer carries many psychosocial consequences. For a deeper understanding of this topic, this study aims to analyze the relationship between life satisfaction, meaning in life, optimism, body image and depression in 55 women with breast cancer, organized into two groups: mastectomized and submitted to conservative surgery. The variables were characterized based on the results from the Auto-Actualização-SentidoVida [Self-Actualization-Life Meaning] sub-scale, the Escala de Otimismo [Optimism scale], the Body Image Scale, the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale and the Escala de Satisfação com a Vida [Life satisfaction scale]. Meaning in life and optimism were positively correlated with life satisfaction. Higher depression and body image disturbance appeared associated with lower life satisfaction. Body image disturbance was higher in mastectomized women. It was concluded that women submitted to conservative surgery do not have more life satisfaction than mastectomized women, requiring equal attention in terms of preventing depression and promoting positive variables.

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A longitudinal study about the body image and psychosocial adjustment of breast cancer patients during the course of the disease

Cited by 128 publications

References 36 publications

Sexual Dysfunction and its Associated Factors in Breast Cancer Patients After Mastectomy

Sexual Dysfunction and its Associated Factors in Breast Cancer Patients After Mastectomy

Psychological intervention with couples coping with breast cancer: A systematic review

Life Satisfaction in Women With Breast Cancer1

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