Background: Cancer is the second leading cause of death worldwide after cardiovascular disease. Apart from difficulties in treatment, poor prognosis, and adverse side effects of treatment, cervical cancer also presents psychological challenges for patients. The experience of being diagnosed with cervical cancer is a dramatic event for a woman and causes stress for patient and family For this reason, the exploration of how women with cervical cancer interpret their experiences was deemed important to be investigated in-depth. . Method: This study used a qualitative research design with a phenomenological approach. Data collected by in-depth interviews with 7 participants. Data analysis techniques used are: verbatim, coding, categorization, composing thematic context and data interpretation. Results: This study revealed that the enforcement of cervical cancer diagnosis is always accompanied by psychological challenges, both for patients and their families. After being diagnosed with cervical cancer, participants experienced various changes in all dimensions of their lives, which included changes in daily activities, economic changes, sexual and spiritual activities. Conclusion: Cervical cancer affects and changes all aspects of women's lives and their families, therefore the care given to cervical cancer patients should be carried out holistically
HIGHLIGHTS 1. One aspect of holistic care to women with cervical cancer is how they are able to cope with their disease.2. Coping process among women with cervical cancer was explored qualitatively.3. Social support, hobbies, and spirituality were found to have influence on coping and acceptance of the condition. ABSTRACT Objective: To explore how the process of coping among women with cervical cancer. Materials and Methods: This study used a qualitative method with phenomenological design. Data were obtained through in-depth interviews. The sampling technique used was purposive sampling. Seven participants were selected according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Data analysis techniques used were transcribing verbatim data, data coding, categorizing, developing thematic contexts, and interpreting data. Results: The results of this study revealed that social support, hobbies, and spirituality helped women to cope with their illnesses. The results of this study have implications for health care providers to provide holistic care to women with cervical cancer. Conclusion: The process of coping and acceptance of the condition was different among women with cervical cancer, which was influenced by social support, hobbies, and spirituality.
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