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

Doori, Zahra; Hekmat, Khadijeh; Mousavi, Parvaneh; Latifi, Seyed Mahmoud; Shahbazian, Heshmatolah

doi:10.1186/s43045-021-00165-x

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“…Despite undergoing mastectomy and the loss of one or both breasts, the participants did not feel regret or embarrassment about their current appearance because their families consistently offered positive support and accepted their perceived imperfections. This finding corresponds to the research conducted by Doori et al (2022), which highlights the direct relationship between perceived social support and body image in women with breast cancer.…”

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Body image perception among breast cancer patients after mastectomy: A phenomenology study

Wulandari¹,

Yunitasari

Kusumaningrum

et al. 2023

J Pal Nurs Stud

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Background: Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer among all cancers. Most breast cancer treatments involve surgery, which leads to changes in body shape. These changes can have an impact on body image after mastectomy, affecting the patients’ quality of life. Objective: This study aimed to explore the perception of body image of breast cancer patient after mastectomy. Methods: A qualitative phenomenological approach was employed in this study. A total of 15 post-mastectomy clients were recruited through purposive sampling technique. Data collection involved semi-structured interviews, which were recorded. The data were analyzed using the Van Mannen approach with the assistance of NVivo 12 Plus software. Results: The majority of the participants were in the elderly phase, with an average education level of junior high school. Most had a history of stage IIB breast cancer and, on average, had undergone mastectomy three years ago. This study identified the theme of body image, which consisted of four categories and eleven sub-categories. Conclusions: The description of body image in post-mastectomy clients includes beliefs, thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. This response is influenced by the belief in the importance of breasts, optimism regarding achieving one’s ideal self, thoughts about changes in the body, acceptance of oneself and those around us, enthusiasm for healing and comfort, and social roles.

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Body image perception among breast cancer patients after mastectomy: A phenomenology study

Wulandari¹,

Yunitasari

Kusumaningrum

et al. 2023

J Pal Nurs Stud

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“…The mean body image score was higher in women with moderate financial status than in women with low financial status. The study by Doori et al (2022) on women with breast cancer in Iran showed that poor economic status is related to the decrease in body image of these women [ 29 ]. The body image score in women with breast prostheses was significantly higher than in women without breast prostheses.…”

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Examining the Psychometric Properties of the Farsi Version of the Body Image Scale for Breast Cancer Survivors

Nia

Olyaie²,

Payandeh³

et al. 2022

Indian J Gynecol Oncolog

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Background Mastectomy as a surgical treatment in women with breast cancer causes a change in their body image due to the loss of femininity and body integrity, decreased sense of sexual attractiveness, and dissatisfaction with the presence of surgical scars. The present study was conducted to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Farsi version of the body image scale for breast cancer survivors. Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted on 204 women with a mastectomy referred to Kermanshah's surgery and oncology office in 2021. Face and content validity were evaluated qualitatively. Construct validity was evaluated by exploratory factor analysis (with maximum likelihood and Promax rotation) and confirmatory factor analysis. Cronbach’s alpha and McDonald’s omega coefficients were used to verify internal consistency. Results The mean age of the participants was 46.57 (SD = 9.47). One factor was extracted that explained 46.56% of the total variance of body image. The factor load of the items varied between 0.561 and 0.801. The results of CFA also showed that the final model has a perfect fit: CMIN = 20.931; DF = 13; CMIN/FD = 1.610; p = 0.074; GFI = 0.972; AGFI = 0.939; IFI = 0.985; CFI = 0.985; TLI = 0.975; PNFI = 0.595; PCFI = 0.610; RMSEA = 0.055. internal consistency based on Cronbach's alpha and McDonald's omega coefficients was 0.856 and 0.861, respectively. Conclusion The Farsi version of the body image scale for breast cancer survivors has good construct validity and may be used in various studies in clinical and research settings.

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An investigation of the effect of mindfulness-integrated cognitive behavior therapy on demoralization, body image, and sexual function in Iranian women with breast cancer: a randomized controlled trial

Soleymani Moghadam,

Parvizifard,

Foroughi

et al. 2024

J Cancer Res Clin Oncol

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Background Breast cancer is an extremely unpleasant and unbearable experience that can have a profound impact on a person’s life. Compared to other types of cancer, breast cancer has a more severe psychological impact on women. Purpose This study aimed to investigate the effect of mindfulness-integrated cognitive behavior therapy on demoralization, body image, and sexual function in Iranian women with breast cancer. Method A sample of 30 women with breast cancer were randomly divided into intervention and control groups. The research was conducted in the oncology division of Imam Reza Hospital in Kermanshah by the clinical trial method with a two-group pretest–posttest design and a 2 month follow-up. Participants in the intervention group received Mindfulness-integrated cognitive behavior therapy for eight sessions. The intervention was carried out individually in weekly 60 min sessions. While the control group received self-help treatment (through an educational book). A demographic questionnaire, Demoralization Scale (DS-II), Body Image Scale (BIS), and Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) were used to collect data. For data analysis, means and standard deviations were calculated and repeated measures and the Bonferroni test was conducted using SPSS 26. Results The results showed the effectiveness of mindfulness-integrated cognitive behavior therapy on demoralization, body image, and sexual function (p < 0.05). Concerning demoralization in the intervention group, the pre-test mean was 16.73 ± 3.33, and it reduced to 11.93 ± 1.49 in the post-test. The body image mean score showed a decreasing trend in the intervention group, from 12.47 ± 1.88 in the pre-test to 8.80 ± 3.21 in the post-test. The mean score for sexual function showed an increasing trend, increasing from 18.06 ± 2.29 in the pre-test to 23.07 ± 0.91 in the post-test. There was no significant difference in the mean score of the post-test compared to the pre-test and follow-up in the control group (p < 0.05). Conclusion MICBT can be used in conjunction with pharmaceuticals and medical treatments to improve the psychological symptoms of women with breast cancer, according to this study’s results. Trial registration (IRCT20160103025817N6). 2022-04-06.

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

Cited by 3 publications

References 22 publications

Body image perception among breast cancer patients after mastectomy: A phenomenology study

Body image perception among breast cancer patients after mastectomy: A phenomenology study

Examining the Psychometric Properties of the Farsi Version of the Body Image Scale for Breast Cancer Survivors

An investigation of the effect of mindfulness-integrated cognitive behavior therapy on demoralization, body image, and sexual function in Iranian women with breast cancer: a randomized controlled trial

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