A study of the mediating effect of social support on self-disclosure and demoralization in Chinese older adult homebound breast cancer patients
Meifeng Liu,
Fawei Qin,
Deyu Wang
Abstract: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 conducte… Show more
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