Evaluation of Religious Coping in Tunisian Muslim Women with Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer

Fekih‐Romdhane, Feten; Hakiri, Abir; Fendri, S.; Balti, Mehdi; Labbane, R.; Cheour, Majda

doi:10.1007/s10943-020-01066-9

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“…While this is a valid and widely-used measure, it contains items about spiritual change (e.g., “I have a better understanding of spiritual matters”) as well as social interaction and personal relationships (e.g., “I have a greater sense of closeness with others”); which could have influenced the associations between PTG, spirituality and social support. Finally, the assessment of psychological distress, social support and growth was done at different moments after the diagnosis of cancer; however, adjustment to cancer may differ and vary according to evolution [ 47 ].…”

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Social Support Is Linked to Post-Traumatic Growth among Tunisian Postoperative Breast Cancer Women

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The struggle with breast cancer (BC) is often associated with positive changes after diagnosis and treatment, that are being referred to as posttraumatic growth (PTG). We aimed to examine PTG and its relationship with psychosocial (i.e., psychological distress, spiritual well-being, social support), sociodemographic and cancer-related variables in Tunisian women operated on for breast cancer. This was a cross-sectional study. Seventy-nine (79) postoperative BC women were administered the Post-Traumatic Growth Inventory, the Spiritual Well-being Scale, the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scales, and the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support. The changes most frequently reported by participants were discovering that they were stronger than they thought they were (70.0%), having stronger religious faith (65.0%), and being better able to accept the way things work out (63.8%). Multivariate analysis showed that anxiety and social support remained significantly associated with PTG, while no significant relationship has been found for spiritual well-being. Overall, the present study adds to the existing body of research by identifying factors related to women’ s experience of PTG in a previously unexplored Arab Muslim cultural context, Tunisia. We believe that our findings may help inform strategies aiming at promoting positive psychological changes after experiencing BC, at least in our context.

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“…A cross-sectional and descriptive study was conducted at the Oncology Department at the Military Senior Hospital of Tunis. The study concluded that religious coping strategies are the most effective way of improving QoL and mental health, such as symptoms of depression ( 49 ).…”

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“…Depression rehabilitation in Palestine is similar in Arabic and Islamic countries, as was found in the review of five studies from Arab and Islamic countries. The studies showed that depression rehabilitation interventions among cancer patients are limited to non-pharmacological interventions of psychosocial and spiritual support ( 10 ), Islamic religious coping strategies ( 47 , 49 ), and hope and social support ( 50 ).…”

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“…In addition, the presence of an abdomino-perineal excision of the rectum affect the QoL of patients with rectal cancer in southern Europe as well as those in Arab (Islamic) countries, affecting religious and cultural factors, such as social isolation ( 62 ). Similarly in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and Tunis, the method of coping using a religious practice reduced depression in cancer patients ( 48 , 49 ). However, the religious practice was used in Palestine ( 63 ) with no evidence that its use reduced depression among cancer patients.…”

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Rehabilitation interventions for depression symptoms among cancer patients in Palestine: A systematic review

Battat

Marie

2022

Front. Rehabilit. Sci.

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BackgroundDepression enhances the disease burden in patients with cancer. Psychological interventions and the rehabilitation of depression are required as a part of palliative care for cancer patients to improve their quality of life and mental health.The aim of the study was to review the literature about depression rehabilitation interventions among patients with cancer in Palestine.MethodThe electronic databases used: PubMed, Science Direct, Research Gate, and Google Scholar to search for systematic review articles for the review study.ResultsA total of 23 articles were reviewed, including five from Palestine and five from Arab and Islamic nations. Pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions used to decrease symptoms of depression and enhance mental health among cancer patients represent the majority of interventions for depression rehabilitation in cancer patients. Interventions for depression rehabilitation among cancer patients in Palestine are only available from the perspective of palliative care, which also involves family education, managing the symptoms of cancer patients, and providing psychological support.ConclusionIn Palestine, non-pharmacological interventions, such as psychological interventions, are the primary options for treating and recovering from symptoms of depression. The management of symptoms in cancer patients also has a favorable impact on mental health and recovery from depression. In Palestine, there is a need for improvement in palliative care, particularly interventions for depressive symptoms. The main reason Palestinian patients with cancer have such limited treatment and recovery options are because of Israeli occupation.

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“…It also appears that religious and spiritual beliefs may help to provide meaning to the cancer experience, develop positive attitudes toward suffering, and reduce the risk of depression [ 57 , 58 , 59 ]. Different studies conducted in Saudia Arabia, Iran, Turkey, Malaysia, and Tunisia report that the belief in “Qadr Allah” for Muslims facilitates acceptance of a cancer diagnosis by reminding them that their illness was part of God’s plan [ 60 , 61 , 62 , 63 ]. A study conducted in Tunisia with women newly diagnosed with breast cancer suggests that the religious coping of the Muslim religion was effective for the participants to accept the diagnosis and thus live with the disease promptly [ 63 ].…”

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The Role of Islamic Beliefs in Facilitating Acceptance of Cancer Diagnosis

Benidir,

Levert,

Bilodeau

2023

Current Oncology

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Although survival rates for patients with cancer have increased, this disease continues to affect couples significantly. Religion and culture seem to be part of the therapeutic process for people with cancer. Despite the abundance of the Arab Muslim community in Western countries, there is a lack of documented data on Arab Muslim couples experiencing cancer. A simple exploratory qualitative study was conducted through semi-structured interviews on six married couples (n = 12) identifying with the Arab Muslim culture and being affected by cancer. An iterative data analysis was performed. Results were reported under the following themes: accepting illness through coping strategies provided by Muslim religious beliefs and practices, experiencing problems with the expression of needs and feelings within the couple, experiencing closeness within the family, and experiencing illness in the hospital setting as Muslims. Our results show that Islamic beliefs can facilitate acceptance of a cancer diagnosis. It is also noted that religion seems to unite spouses in supporting each other and maintaining hope in a difficult context. Communication issues may persist between a couple due to stressors related to cancer. The results of this study could raise awareness about the importance of exploring religious and spiritual beliefs when supporting couples affected by cancer.

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Evaluation of Religious Coping in Tunisian Muslim Women with Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer

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Social Support Is Linked to Post-Traumatic Growth among Tunisian Postoperative Breast Cancer Women

Social Support Is Linked to Post-Traumatic Growth among Tunisian Postoperative Breast Cancer Women

Rehabilitation interventions for depression symptoms among cancer patients in Palestine: A systematic review

The Role of Islamic Beliefs in Facilitating Acceptance of Cancer Diagnosis

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