Body image and self-esteem of patients with onco-hematological diseases after chemotherapy

Abstract

Aim. To measure interactions between body image and self-esteem in patients with onco-hematological diseases. Method. The study included 30 patients with diagnosis of acute leukemia or lymphoma at the beginning of chemotherapy and control group of 30 healthy people. The study uses a structured interview, Body Image Scale, Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, Tennessee Self Concept Scale, Profile of Mood States. Results. The higher level of concerns, care and poorer body image in patients body was found in comparison to controls. The correlation between body image and self-esteem in patients with onco-hematological diseases has also been confirmed. A relation between positive attitude towards the body and reduction of tension and anxiety was found. Depression was associated with a change in attitude towards the body. Patients who have a higher level of self-esteem, like their bodies more. The more they are occupied with how their body looks, the higher the level of interest of negative emotions and moods they show. Conclusions. There is a relationship between body image and feelings in patients with onco-hematological diseases after intensive treatment with chemotherapy. Body image in this case is poorer, than in healthy people.

Selected psychological aspects and medication adherence in oncological patients

“…In her studies involving 30 patients of hematology departments following chemotherapy, Tomasiewicz revealed that their body image was worse than in the group of healthy women, with similar values assigned to appearance in both groups. The patients largely followed the recommendations regarding personal hygiene in order to improve their appearance and accelerate the treatment process . It appears that the eagerness to maintain or return to the looks from the time before the disease may contribute to medication adherence.…”

“…The patients largely followed the recommendations regarding personal hygiene in order to improve their appearance and accelerate the treatment process. 26 It appears that the eagerness to maintain or return to the looks from the time before the disease may contribute to medication adherence. This finding should be important for the personnel taking care of oncological patients, and who have to deal with the side effects of the disease and its treatment.…”

Nacjonalistyczne koncepcje wychowania we współczesnej myśli narodowo-radykalnej

“…Co warte jest podkreślenia, myśli Z. Balickiego, dotyczące wychowania (egoizm narodowy), nie znajdują odzwierciedlenia w koncepcjach NOP. Podobnie Roman Dmowski, uważany za autorytet ruchu narodowego, nie znajduje w oczach NOP zbytniego poparcia ze względu na to, iż nie "uważa go się za twórcę skończonej ideologii polskiego nacjonalizmu" 63 . Ipso facto kierunek rozwoju jednostki prezentowany w Myślach nowoczesnego Polaka mimo, iż nie uważany jest za teoretyczną podbudowę mogącą stanowić o formie, w jakiej owo wychowanie mogło by przebiegać, staje się podstawą, na jakiej wychowanie narodowe miałoby się opierać.…”

Factors Associated With Low Self-Esteem Among Patients With Hematologic Malignancies: A Cross-Sectional Study

“…People with high self-esteem have good adaptability ( 13 ). However, changes in body image among patients with hematologic malignancies due to the side effects of radiotherapy and chemotherapy can cause low self-esteem ( 14 ). Low self-esteem is likely to lead to depression, which can have a negative impact on patients' physical and mental health ( 13 , 15 ).…”