2020
DOI: 10.1111/jocn.15475
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Relationship between cancer stigma, social support, coping strategies and psychosocial adjustment among breast cancer survivors

Abstract: Aims and objectives: The purpose of this study was to examine the magnitude of cancer stigma, social support, coping strategies and psychosocial adjustment among breast cancer survivors and to identify the factors associated with patients' psychosocial adjustment. Background: Few studies have examined the association between cancer stigma and adaptation outcomes, which are considered interpersonal stressors for breast cancer survivors. Design: A correlational, cross-sectional research design was used. Methods:… Show more

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“…Whereas one may find various reports on the role of coping strategies in tackling stigma in people with mental health issues, few studies have addressed this pivotal GRR in cancer populations; for example, self-efficacy for coping was shown effective in preserving HRQoL from self-stigma in patients with breast cancer ( Chu et al, 2021 ). Although some empirical studies have provided preliminary evidence for the role of coping strategies and social support in psychological outcomes among patients with breast cancer ( Kang et al, 2020 ), their contribution to specific domains of HRQoL, especially in Iranian patients, needs further investigation. In fact, the use of a multidimensional approach involving societal knowledge promotion initiatives and the establishment of support centers has been suggested to improve the currently moderate level of the HRQoL in Iranian patients (S. Bouya et al, 2018 ), implying that the efforts should be implemented in both individual and social levels.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Whereas one may find various reports on the role of coping strategies in tackling stigma in people with mental health issues, few studies have addressed this pivotal GRR in cancer populations; for example, self-efficacy for coping was shown effective in preserving HRQoL from self-stigma in patients with breast cancer ( Chu et al, 2021 ). Although some empirical studies have provided preliminary evidence for the role of coping strategies and social support in psychological outcomes among patients with breast cancer ( Kang et al, 2020 ), their contribution to specific domains of HRQoL, especially in Iranian patients, needs further investigation. In fact, the use of a multidimensional approach involving societal knowledge promotion initiatives and the establishment of support centers has been suggested to improve the currently moderate level of the HRQoL in Iranian patients (S. Bouya et al, 2018 ), implying that the efforts should be implemented in both individual and social levels.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Indeed, previous studies have found that people with stigma have worse health outcomes than their non-stigmatized counterparts [ 19 , 20 ]. A growing number of studies have examined stigma associated with cancer as cancer is perceived more negatively in society than some other diseases [ 21 ]. Cancer treatment leaves psychological and physical scars, such as stigma, surgical scars and hair loss [ 22 ].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…[ 6 ] However, breast excision or scar formation caused by surgery will damage the integrity and functionality of the body, loss of self-image and sexual dysfunction of the patients, and then produce a high sense of stigma. [ 7 – 9 ]…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%