Association between Socioeconomic Status and Altered Appearance Distress, Body Image, and Quality of Life Among Breast Cancer Patients

Chang, Olivia H.; Choi, Eun‐Kyung; Kim, Im-Ryung; Nam, Seok‐Jin; Lee, Jeong Eon; Lee, Se Kyung; Im, Young‐Hyuck; Park, Yeon Hee; Cho, Juhee

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“…Moderate to high levels of fear associated with concerns of disease recurrence were noted in 56% of Dutch BC survivors (Deimling et al, 2006). Other studies have focussed on particular predictive factors for PTSD, including effects of negative stressors like young age at diagnosis (Andrykowski et al, 2000;Andrykowski et al, 1998), lower socio economic status (Cordova et al, 2001), low educational achievement (Cordova et al, 2001;Chang et al, 2014), emotional social environment (Tjemsland et al, 1998), poor social support and reduced physical activity (Smith et al, 2008). The above mentioned factors are commonly predictive of PTSD after BC diagnosis.…”

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“…Bellizzi argues that the perceived ongoing threat of BC recurrence leads to long term stress and can develop into chronic psychological conditions (Bellizzi et al, 2010). Chang and colleagues in their research found that altered appearance such as loss or disfigurement of breasts, discoloured skin, and hair loss results in psychological distress and affects their quality of life (Chang et al, 2014). Another report indicated that psychosocial distress experienced within the first year post diagnosis has a huge impact on psychosocial wellbeing and quality of life in long term BC survivors (Mehnert and Koch, 2008).…”

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“…DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.7314/APJCP.2015.16.2.641 Post-traumatic Stress Disorder and Post-traumatic Growth in Breast Cancer Patients -a Systematic Review iii) Both PTSD and PTG in BC survivors (Tjemsland et al, 1998;Cordova et al, 2001;Jones, 2001;Sumalla et al, 2009;Ho et al, 2011;Chan et al, 2011;Koutrouli et al, 2012;Liu et al, 2014). iv) PTSD and psychological distress and diagnostic challenges in the same patient population (Gurevich et al, 2002;Tedeschi and Calhoun, 2004;Bellizzi et al, 2010;Rustad et al, 2012;Yavuzsen et al, 2012;Abu-Helalah et al, 2014;Chang et al, 2014;Rizalar et al, 2014) and v) Treatment approaches (Andrykowski et al, 2000;Levine et al, 2005;Knobf, 2007;Bellizzi et al, 2010;Assi et al, 2013;Liu et al, 2014) Discussion PTSD is a psychiatric condition that occurs as a result of exposure to a traumatic event, defined as a threat of death or serious injury (Kangas et al, 2002). This in turn evokes intense fear, helplessness, or horror (DSM-IV, 2000).…”

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Post-traumatic Stress Disorder and Post-traumatic Growth in Breast Cancer Patients - a Systematic Review

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Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention

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Breast cancer (BC) is potentially a traumatic stressor which may be associated with negative outcomes, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or positive changes, such as post-traumatic growth (PTG). This study aims to identify the core issues of BC related PTSD, PTG and psychological distress by interrogating the literature in BC survivors. We have also highlighted issues related to the assessment, diagnosis and clinical management of PTSD and PTG. The authors systematically reviewed studies published from 1985 to 2014 pertaining to PTSD, psychological distress and PTG in BC survivors with particular attention paid to incidence rates and causative factors. Multiple studies intimated that women with BC have evidence of PTSD at the initial stages of diagnosis, whereas PTG develops once patients undergo treatment. Early diagnosis and treatment of PTSD/PTG is paramount from literature review but the previously mentioned relationship between PTSD and PTG in BC patients could not be verified. It is evident from the literature that a small percentage of BC patients experience PTSD, while the majority experience PTG after BC diagnosis and treatment. Future research should include prospective studies focusing on high-risk patients, causative factors and the development of psychological interventions.

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“…An important determinant of the ability of breast cancer patients to cope with their illness and treatments is the perceived social support (PSS), which can be defined as the extent to which an individual believes that his/her needs for support, information and feedback are fulfilled [15]. The perceived availability of interpersonal resources, such as the verbal and nonverbal communication of caring and concern, including listening, ‘being there', emphasizing, reassuring and comforting [16], can protect persons from potentially adverse effects of stressful events (buffering model) [17].…”

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Evaluation of Social Support, Quality of Life, and Body Image in Women with Breast Cancer

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Background: This study was aimed at comparing the quality of life, body image, and perceived social support in women with breast cancer surgery. Patients and Methods: Patients receiving breast-conserving surgery (BCS) (n = 72), mastectomy alone (n = 44), and mastectomy with breast reconstruction (n = 41) were evaluated using the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire (EORTC QLQ-C30), the EORTC Breast Cancer Module (QLQ-BR23), the Body Image Scale (BIS) and the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS). Results: The results indicated that the BCS group had a better body image compared with the other 2 groups and better role functioning compared with the mastectomy-alone group. In the reconstruction group, body image correlated with perceived social support, especially from family and significant others. Conclusion: These results suggest that a positive perception of a supportive social network can help women with breast reconstruction to better cope with the psychological effects of surgery on their body image.

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“…Consequently, emotional well-being is affected and this disruption in the normal psychological function is related to the alterations in the body image (Anillo, 2000;Avis, Crawford & Manuel, 2004;Begovic-Juhant, Chmielewski , Iwuagwu & Chapman , 2012;Brandberg et al, 2008;Chang et al, 2014;Collins et al, 2011;Falk, Reinertsen, Nesvold, Fossa & Dahl, 2010;Fobair et al, 2006;Helms, O'Hea & Corso, 2008;. McClelland, Holland & Griggs, 2015;Przezdciecki et al, 2013).…”

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Self-concept and emotional well-being in patients with breast cancer

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2017

Rev. iberoam. psicol. salud

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ABSTRACT. Self-concept is a multi-dimensional factor that includes variables as body image, self-esteem and self-efficacy. Patients suffering from breast cancer present alterations in their self-concept and it affects the emotional well-being. The aim of this study is to analyze the relationship between variables of self-concept and emotional well-being. Methods: The sample consisted in 131 women diagnosed with breast cancer. The questionnaires used were HADS, RSES, BIS and a monoitem based in Bandura´s theory. Once the data was collected, they were coded in a database and subsequently analyzed using SPSS and for the structural model was used EQS 6.1 program. Results: Emotional well-being is influenced by alterations on self-concept. Patients who had more alterations in body image and less self-esteem and self-efficacy, had higher levels of anxiety and depression. Moreover, self-esteem and self-efficacy were mediating the relationship between body image and emotional well-being. Conclusions: This study provides evidence for mediating variables of self-concept that affect the emotional well-being of breast cancer patients and they can explain the symptoms of depression and anxiety. KEYWORDS: Breast cancer; Body image; Well-being; Path analysis; Self-concept.Auto-concepto y bienestar emocional en pacientes con cáncer de mama.RESUMEN. El auto-concepto es un factor multi-dimensional que incluye la imagen corporal, la autoestima y la auto-eficacia. Los pacientes que padecen cáncer de mama presentan alteraciones en su auto-concepto y éste afecta al bienestar emocional. El propósito de este estudio es analizar la relación entre las variables del auto-concepto y el bienestar emocional. Método: la muestra de estudio consistió en 131 mujeres diagnosticadas con cáncer de mama. Los cuestionarios utilizados fueron HADS, RSES, BIS y un mono-ítem basado en la teoría de Bandura. Una vez los datos fueron recogidos, fueron codificados y analizados mediante el SPSS y para el modelo estructural se utilizó el programa EQS 6.1. Resultados: el bienestar emocional está influido por las alteraciones en el auto-concepto. Los pacientes que tenían mayores alteraciones en su imagen corporal y menor auto-estima y auto-eficacia, tenían mayores niveles de síntomas de ansiedad y depresión. Además la auto-estima y la auto-valía estaban mediando la relación entre la imagen corporal y el bienestar emocional. Conclusiones: este estudio muestra evidencia de las variables mediadoras del auto-concepto que afectan el bienestar emocional de las pacientes con cáncer de mama y que pueden explicar los síntomas de la depresión y ansiedad.

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Association between Socioeconomic Status and Altered Appearance Distress, Body Image, and Quality of Life Among Breast Cancer Patients

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Post-traumatic Stress Disorder and Post-traumatic Growth in Breast Cancer Patients - a Systematic Review

Post-traumatic Stress Disorder and Post-traumatic Growth in Breast Cancer Patients - a Systematic Review

Evaluation of Social Support, Quality of Life, and Body Image in Women with Breast Cancer

Self-concept and emotional well-being in patients with breast cancer

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