Geschlechtsspezifische Unterschiede in der Bewältigung einer Darmkrebserkrankung – Empirische Befunde unter besonderer Berücksichtigung religiösen Copings

Abstract

The present study investigated whether women and men differ with regard to non-religious and religious coping with cancer, here: colon cancer--a question on which only little research has been done so far. 341 patients filled in a questionnaire during inpatient oncological rehabilitation. Statistical analyses showed that women reported higher mental strain than men. They used more bagatellization and wishful thinking, more depressive and less active problem-oriented coping strategies. A higher use of religious coping among women was to a high degree associated with their generally stronger religiosity. Correlations between coping strategies and measures of mental health indicated commonalities and differences. In particular, a positive correlation between active problem-oriented coping and mental health was found for men but not for women. In accordance with women's higher religiosity, the data indicate a stronger correlation between religious coping and adaptation among women than among men. The results suggest that gender differences and religiosity can be relevant in the context of treatment but that their significance must not be overinterpreted. In terms of patient orientation they speak for the necessity to individually assess the need for support, also with regard to the consideration of religiosity in the treatment process.

Patient competencies, coping self‐efficacy, and coping: Do they change during oncological inpatient rehabilitation and beyond?

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Role of religious involvement and spirituality in functioning among African Americans with cancer: testing a mediational model

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Qualidade de vida, otimismo, enfrentamento, morbidade psicológica e estresse familiar em pacientes com câncer colorrectal em quimioterapia

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