Body image and hopelessness among early‐stage breast cancer survivors after surgery in China: A cross‐sectional study

Wu, Qiong; Yin, Yongtian; Wang, Qing; Wang, Shiyuan; Jia, Xinjie

doi:10.1002/nop2.884

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“…Most of the participants in this study placed little importance on body image, which differs from other studies (Kołodziejczyk & Pawłowski, 2019; Wu et al, 2021) that found self-esteem to be negatively affected by poor body image in patients with BrCa. In other words, body image has been reported to enhance self-efficacy and self-esteem.…”

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Lived Experience of Breast Cancer Survivors: A Phenomenological Study

Chiaranai

Chularee

White

2022

Journal of Nursing Research

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BackgroundBreast cancer (BrCa) is the most common cancer worldwide. Five-year survival rates among individuals with BrCa are the highest of all types of cancer, yet there is a paucity of knowledge about the experiences of survivors regarding living through their diagnosis and treatment. In-depth interviews and the systematic analysis of self-reported experiences may provide in-depth information about the BrCa survivorship experience.PurposeThis qualitative study was designed to identify and elucidate the lived experiences of Thai women with BrCa who successfully completed their treatment program for BrCa and/or treatment with chemotherapy for over 5 years and are currently cancer-free.MethodsA phenomenological method was employed. Survivors of BrCa who met the inclusion criteria were purposively selected and invited to take part in the study. Study data were collected between January and March 2019. An open-ended, in-depth interview guide was used to direct the conversation concerning the participants' experiences and perceptions. Thematic analysis was used for data analysis.ResultsData saturation was reached after 12 interviews. The five themes derived from the data include (a) being distressed, (b) accepting treatments and seeking alternative treatments, (c) going through difficult times, (d) becoming a stronger person, and (e) becoming thankful.Conclusions/Implications for PracticeThe experiences and themes identified enhance scholarly understanding regarding the experience of survivors of BrCa. A true understanding of this experience enables healthcare providers to craft and deliver appropriate interventions that provide quality care and improve women's health, thereby enhancing their quality of life. The results of this study may contribute to the development of new theories by using different qualitative approaches such as grounded theory.

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Lived Experience of Breast Cancer Survivors: A Phenomenological Study

Chiaranai

Chularee

White

2022

Journal of Nursing Research

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“…In study, the Beck Hopelessness score of caregivers of patients with cancer patients was 10.47 ± 5.32, which is consistent with the research results of previous studies [4] . This score indicates that the hopelessness level of caregivers of cancer patients is high, and the scores of the F-14, RTS, and PSQI were all signi cantly higher than those of normal people in China [14] .…”

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Effects of Fatigue, Rumination Thinking and Sleep Quality on Hopelessness in Family Caregivers of Cancer Patients

Cao

Zhang

2022

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Background The heavy care burden, long-term dependence of caring for cancer patients, and changing social roles puts family caregivers at high risk of mental disorders and hopelessness. This explored the relationship between fatigue, sleep quality, rumination, and hopelessness, and provides suggestions to maintain caregivers' mental health. Methods We investigated 536 family caregivers of cancer patients in three Grade-A hospitals in Liaoning Province who met the inclusion criteria on the Beck hopelessness scale (BHS), fatigue Scale-14 (FS-14), Nolen-Hoeksema ruminative responses scale (RRS), and Pittsburgh sleep quality index (PSQI). Data were analyzed with SPSS 26.0, and Amos 22.0 was used to fit the structural equation model. Results The family caregivers had a higher degree of hopelessness and fatigue, while sleep quality, and rumination were positively correlated with hopelessness (r = 0.483–0.906; P < 0.05). Fatigue and sleep quality can indirectly affect hopelessness through rumination thinking, while hopelessness has a direct effect on sleep. Conclusions There are multiple action paths between fatigue and sleep quality, rumination thinking, and hopelessness. Family caregivers‘ physical and mental health can be maintained and hopelessness avoided by improving sleep quality, alleviating fatigue, and psychological counselling.

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“…Wu et al conducted a study to determine body image and hopelessness among earlystage breast cancer survivors after surgery in China. The results of the study showed that body image was significantly and positively associated with and had a positive effect on hopelessness [29].…”

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Investigation of the relationship between perceived social support and body image in women with breast cancer

Doori

Hekmat

Mousavi

et al. 2022

Middle East Curr Psychiatry

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Background Patients with breast cancer have more body image disorders than healthy individuals. The present study aimed to determine the relationship between perceived social support and body image in women with breast cancer. This descriptive-analytical study was performed on 192 women with breast cancer undergoing mastectomy or tumor resection with breast preservation referred to Golestan Hospital in Ahvaz from February 2016 to May 2017. Data collection tools included Demographic Information, Perceived Social Support, and Multidimensional Body-Self Relationship Questionnaires (MBSRQ). Data analysis was performed using SPSS 22 and Pearson correlation coefficient and multivariate linear regression. A p value less than 0.05 was considered significant. Results The Pearson correlation test showed a positive and significant relationship between perceived social support from family, friends, and leading people and body image in mastectomy (r 0.81) and tumor resection groups with breast preservation (r 0.78) (p < 0.001). Conclusion The results showed a direct relationship between perceived social support and body image in women with breast cancer. Accordingly, by educating patients and their families and medical staff about the importance of perceived social support, it is possible to help improve the dimensions of social support in these patients and improve the body image of these patients.

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Body image and hopelessness among early‐stage breast cancer survivors after surgery in China: A cross‐sectional study

Cited by 13 publications

References 58 publications

Lived Experience of Breast Cancer Survivors: A Phenomenological Study

Lived Experience of Breast Cancer Survivors: A Phenomenological Study

Effects of Fatigue, Rumination Thinking and Sleep Quality on Hopelessness in Family Caregivers of Cancer Patients

Investigation of the relationship between perceived social support and body image in women with breast cancer

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