Relationship of sense of coherence to stressful events, coping strategies, health status, and quality of life in women with breast cancer

Abstract

Sense of coherence significantly predicts distress, number and type of coping strategies such as direct action and relaxation, health status, and QoL in women with breast cancer. Our data suggest that the SOC scale may be a useful screening tool to identify individuals particularly vulnerable to distress and unable to cope adequately. Assessing SOC strength may assist health care providers to provide individualized patient interventions.

Adolescents’ and Young Adults’ Experiences of Childhood Cancer

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Social Interactions and Cultural Repertoires as Resources for Coping With Breast Cancer

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