ResumenEl presente estudio tuvo como objetivo analizar la relación de las variables estrés, pensamientos negativos y apoyo social con la calidad de vida en mujeres con cáncer de mama. Se utilizó un muestreo no probabilístico de 50 mujeres diagnosticadas con cáncer de mama y un diseño transversal. Los resultados principales encontrados fueron las correlaciones negativas entre: estrés y calidad de vida; pensamientos negativos y apoyo social; pensamientos negativos y calidad de vida. También se encontró relación positiva entre las variables estrés y pensamientos negativos, y entre el apoyo social y la calidad de vida.Palabras clave: cáncer de mama, calidad de vida, estrés, pensamientos negativos, apoyo social.
AbstractThe present study aimed to analyze the relationship of the variables stress, negative thoughts and social support to the quality of life in women with breast cancer. We used a non-probability sample of 50 women diagnosed with breast cancer and a cross-sectional design. The main results were found negative correlations between: stress and quality of life, social support and negative thoughts, negative thoughts and quality of life. We also found a positive relationship between the variables stress and negative thoughts and finally, positive relationship between social support and quality of life.
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