Nothing is more important than my partner's health: Turkish men's perspectives on partner's appearance after mastectomy and alopecia

Gürsoy, Ayla; Koçan, Sema; Aktuğ, Cemile

doi:10.1016/j.ejon.2017.04.006

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“…Most of the participants were worried that their spouses did not like them, so they did not want to sleep in the same bed with their husbands. There are other studies with the same result [47][48][49][50][51][52][53]. The participants could not talk to their spouses about their appearance and feelings about their relationship.…”

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Which is More Difficult? Losing Hair or Losing Breast: A Qualitative Study

Aktuğ,

Gürsoy

2021

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The study was conducted to determine how women with breast cancer perceive chemotherapy-induced alopecia. This qualitative study included 20 patients with chemotherapy-induced alopecia. The data were collected through the semi-structured interview method and analyzed using the "phenomenological analysis" method. Perceptions and experiences of women with breast cancer about chemotherapy-induced alopecia were examined under six themes; facing alopecia, perceiving alopecia, hiding alopecia, changes in life after alopecia, keeping hope alive, and facilitating the difficulties experienced. When women lost their hair, they experienced sadness, anxiety, panic, and regret. Most women shaved their hair and used accessories such as wigs, bandanas, and headscarves to hide their hair loss and not to experience alopecia. The women who lost their hair worried that their spouses would not like them anymore and the majority preferred to hide their alopecia not to worry their children. Besides, they avoided entering social circles because alopecia made their disease visible. It was seen that those who knew that they would lose their hair, who believed that it was their destiny, and who had support systems accepted their situation more easily. The study results provide detailed information on how women perceived hair loss and will contribute to identifying nursing interventions that will help improve adaptability to alopecia and coping mechanisms.

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Which is More Difficult? Losing Hair or Losing Breast: A Qualitative Study

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Gürsoy

2021

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“…Partners said that they adopted a positive perspective on life, and their relationships with their wives got stronger after breast cancer. After life-threatening diseases such as cancer, not only patients but also their partners experience positive changes (16,19,22,32). In a review, spousal caregivers for cancer patients experienced enhanced relationship with the care-receiver, and the feeling of being rewarded, and a sense of personal growth were defined (33).…”

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“…The studies focusing on the partners' experiences in the post-treatment period are limited. Studies in the treatment process show that spouses have difficulty in understanding their wives' emotions and helping them in symptom management, and have uncertainty about how they should support them (15,16). Similarly, it was determined in a qualitative study in Turkey that women and their spouses experienced biopsychosocial difficulties and positive changes during from diagnosis to completion of treatment (17).…”

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“…A systematic review study showed that the male spouses experienced negative changes in the area of emotional, financial and family life in the breast cancer treatment period (22). Besides drawing attention to the difficulties undergone by the partners, it is also stated that partners experienced positive changes such as the strengthening of the relationship, spiritual development and personal growth after breast cancer (16,19,20,21,22).…”

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The Lived Experiences of the Partners of Breast Cancer Survivors: Psychosocial Difficulties and Changes

İnan¹,

Günüşen²,

Keser³

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Acibadem Universitesi Saglik Bilimleri Dergisi

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Purpose:The aim of this study was to explore lived experiences of partners of breast cancer survivors.Methods: A descriptive phenomenological study approach was used. Participants were purposively sampled from a university hospital in Turkey. Semi-structured individual interviews were conducted with 12 partners. The data were analysed using Colaizzi's data analysis method in descriptive phenomenological research.Results: Three themes were identified from the data. These themes are difficulties, re-adaptation to life and new perspectives in relationship and life. The difficulties theme consisted of two sub-themes as difficulties about the posttreatment care of the survivor and individual difficulties. Re-adaptation to life theme was related to two sub theme as prioritizing the wife's needs, changes in responsibilities. The new perspectives in relationship and life theme consisted of sub themes of strengthening in relationship with wives, a new perspective on life. Conclusion:Healthcare professionals should investigate the stressors and psychosocial well-being of the partners in follow-ups. In addition, partners should be supported with psychoeducational programs for understanding women's changes, post-treatment symptom management, emotional expression and open communication.

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“…Most women delay seeking early treatment therefore mastectomy becomes the treatment of choice [8,16]. The late presentation is due to stigmatization and nancial di culties [15].…”

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Exploring the Socio-Economic Experiences of Women Post-Mastectomy in the Tamale Metropolis

Osei-Amoah

Paarima

Aziato

2020

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Background: Breast cancer (BC) is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among females. Mastectomy is the treatment of choice in most African countries due to late reporting. The majority of women diagnosed with BC experience socio-economic challenges. This study explored the factors that affect the socio-economic well-being of women post-mastectomy in Ghana. Methods: The study was conducted at the teaching hospital in the northern region of Ghana using descriptive exploratory qualitative design. A purposive sampling method was employed to recruit participants. Data was saturated with 15 participants aged between 28 and 78 years. The in-depth interviews were recorded and transcribed verbatim. Data were analyzed using thematic content analysis procedures. Results: Participants isolated themselves as society frown on them after mastectomy. Some of the women loss their jobs/businesses and some did not get the needed support. The high cost of treatment placed a huge financial burden on them. Some of the participants felt rejected and loss their femininity, as their partners were not having sex with them after the operation. Conclusion: Women post mastectomy faces several challenges and family support is vital to improve their wellbeing. There is a need to educate the public against the stigmatization of women post mastectomy.

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Nothing is more important than my partner's health: Turkish men's perspectives on partner's appearance after mastectomy and alopecia

Cited by 11 publications

References 27 publications

Which is More Difficult? Losing Hair or Losing Breast: A Qualitative Study

Which is More Difficult? Losing Hair or Losing Breast: A Qualitative Study

The Lived Experiences of the Partners of Breast Cancer Survivors: Psychosocial Difficulties and Changes

Exploring the Socio-Economic Experiences of Women Post-Mastectomy in the Tamale Metropolis

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