Social support and meaning of life in women with breast cancer

Jadidi, Ali; Ameri, Farzad

doi:10.4314/ejhs.v32i4.6

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“…In this study, the median social support score of older adult homebound breast cancer patients was 34 (moderate), lower than previously reported survey points (39.35 ± 9.51) ( Jadidi and Ameri, 2022 ). This may be related to the fact that hospitalization and home care for breast cancer patients require more support and companionship from family members.…”

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A study of the mediating effect of social support on self-disclosure and demoralization in Chinese older adult homebound breast cancer patients

Liu,

Qin,

Wang

2024

Front. Psychol.

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PurposeDemoralization is common in older adult homebound breast cancer patients, seriously affecting their quality of life. This study aimed to investigate the demoralization of older adult homebound breast cancer patients and to analyse the mediating effects of social support between self-disclosure and demoralization.MethodsThe study enrolled 368 older adult homebound breast cancer patients reviewed in outpatient clinics of three hospitals from January 2022 to August 2023. A questionnaire survey was conducted using the general information questionnaire, the distress disclosure index (DDI), the social support revalued scale (SSRS), and the demoralization scale (DS). Path analysis was conducted to test the hypothesised serial mediation model.ResultsThe total scores of self-disclosure, social support, and demoralization were 37 (25–42), 34 (19–48.75), and 46.5 (35–68), respectively. The results indicated a positive correlation between self-disclosure and social support (p < 0.01). In contrast, a statistically significant negative correlation was observed between self-disclosure, social support, and various demoralization dimensions (p < 0.01). Social support played a partial mediation effects between self-disclosure and demoralization, indirect effect =0.6362, SE = −0.591, 95% CI (−0.785 ~ −0.415); Self-disclosure direct effect demoralization, direct effect =0.3638, SE = −0.337, 95% CI (−0.525 ~ −0.144); total effect, SE = −0.929, 95% CI (−0.945 ~ −0.904).DiscussionSocial support a partial mediated between self-disclosure and demoralization in Chinese older adult homebound breast cancer patients. Clinical staff should focus on developing a social support system for Chinese older adult homebound breast cancer patients, encouraging patients to reveal their minds, and providing psychological counselling to enhance self-confidence and rebirth from adversity.

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A study of the mediating effect of social support on self-disclosure and demoralization in Chinese older adult homebound breast cancer patients

Liu,

Qin,

Wang

2024

Front. Psychol.

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“…A national wide survey among Chinese adults also showed a negative associations between lifestyle scores and loneliness [ 34 ]. The reason why lonely individuals are easier to have a poor healthy lifestyle may be related with their poor self-motivation, low spiritual growth, insufficient social support and increased social isolation [ 35 – 37 ]. Previous studies reported that patients with schizophrenia engage less in and make limited use of community resources and had a poorer social relationship [ 38 ].…”

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Determinants and outcomes of health-promoting lifestyle among people with schizophrenia

Fan,

Zhou,

Chen

et al. 2024

BMC Psychiatry

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Background Healthy lifestyle is an important protective factor of developing cardiovascular disease in people with schizophrenia. However, little is known about the determinants of lifestyle and its contribution to metabolic syndrome. This study aimed to explore the influencing factors of health-promoting lifestyle (HPL) and its association with metabolic syndrome among people with schizophrenia. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted in twenty-two primary health centers of Guangzhou, China between December 2022 and April 2023. A total of 538 patients with schizophrenia were recruited through convenience sampling. Self-administered scales, questionnaires, and clinical data were collected. Scales and questionnaires included social-demographic information, Health-Promoting Lifestyles Profile (HPLP-C), UCLA Loneliness Scale (ULS), and International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form (IPAQ-SF). Cluster analyses were used to divide participants into two groups based on the distribution characteristics of HPLP-C scores. Logistic regression models were used to identify factors associated with HPL and the association between HPL and metabolic syndrome. Results There were 271 participants in the high HPL group and 267 participants in the low HPL group. Logistic regression analysis revealed that loneliness posed a risk factor for high HPL, while high education and moderate-vigorous physical activity served as protective factors for high HPL. Low HPL was a risk factor for the prevalence of metabolic syndrome. Conclusions Promotion of high education literacy and a physically active lifestyle should be priority targets in the health management of schizophrenia. Primary healthcare providers can play a pivotal role in assisting patients to mitigate metabolic syndrome by reinforcing healthy lifestyle strategies.

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“…A few studies have explored the association between HL and spiritual well-being in different populations, such as maternal HL among women ( Khorasani et al ., 2022 ), or patients living with kidney disease (undergoing haemodialysis) ( Hassani et al ., 2022 ). Moreover, earlier research has emphasised the need to increase social support to promote spiritual issues, specifically, the meaning of life among women with breast cancer ( Jadidi and Ameri, 2022 ). However, the findings from these earlier studies are inconsistent and not generalisable to women experiencing homelessness.…”

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Health literacy and its association with mental and spiritual well-being among women experiencing homelessness

Rosenblad,

Klarare,

Rapaport

et al. 2024

Health Promotion International

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Low health literacy (HL) has been linked to low self-rated health, reduced efficacy of behaviour change, and challenges in preventing, treating, or managing health conditions. People experiencing homelessness are at risk of poor HL; however, few studies have investigated HL in relation to mental and spiritual well-being among people experiencing homelessness in general, or women experiencing homelessness specifically. This cross-sectional study of 46 women experiencing homelessness in Stockholm, Sweden, recruited during the period October 2019–December 2020, aimed to examine how HL was associated with mental and spiritual well-being among women experiencing homelessness. Participants answered questions about socio-demographic characteristics (age, length of homelessness, education) and digital technology (mobile phone/the Internet) use, in addition to Swedish language versions of three questionnaires administered through structured, face-to-face interviews: the Communicative and Critical Health Literacy Scale, the General Health Questionnaire 12 and the Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy-Spiritual Well-Being. Data were analysed using linear regression, which revealed statistically significant associations between HL and mental well-being (p = .009), and between HL and spiritual well-being (p = .022). However, neither socio-demographic characteristics nor digital technology use were significantly associated with HL. In conclusion, promoting HL may improve mental and spiritual well-being in this vulnerable population. An advisory board of women with lived experiences of homelessness (n = 5) supported the interpretation of the findings and emphasised the need to consider HL in relation to basic needs such as ‘housing first’. Moreover, health information and services should be accessible to people with different degrees of HL.

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Social support and meaning of life in women with breast cancer

Cited by 25 publications

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A study of the mediating effect of social support on self-disclosure and demoralization in Chinese older adult homebound breast cancer patients

A study of the mediating effect of social support on self-disclosure and demoralization in Chinese older adult homebound breast cancer patients

Determinants and outcomes of health-promoting lifestyle among people with schizophrenia

Health literacy and its association with mental and spiritual well-being among women experiencing homelessness

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