The influence of stigma on the quality of life for prostate cancer survivors.
J Psychosoc Oncol
; 35(4): 451-467, 2017.
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ABSTRACT
The purpose of the present study was to investigate the influence of stigma on prostate cancer (PCa) survivors' quality of life. Stigma for lung cancer survivors has been the focus of considerable research (Else-Quest & Jackson, 2014); however, gaps remain in understanding the experience of PCa stigma. A cross-sectional correlational study was designed to assess the incidence of PCa stigma and its influence on the quality of life of survivors. Eighty-five PCa survivors were administered survey packets consisting of a stigma measure, a PCa-specific quality of life measure, and a demographic survey during treatment of their disease. A linear regression analysis was conducted with the data received from PCa survivors. Results indicated that PCa stigma has a significant, negative influence on the quality of life for survivors (R2 = 0.33, F(4, 80) = 11.53, p < 0.001). There were no statistically significant differences in PCa stigma based on demographic variables (e.g., race and age). Implications for physical and mental health practitioners and researchers are discussed.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Asunto principal:
Neoplasias de la Próstata
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Calidad de Vida
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Sobrevivientes
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Estigma Social
Tipo de estudio:
Observational_studies
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Prevalence_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Qualitative_research
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Risk_factors_studies
Límite:
Aged
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
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En
Revista:
J Psychosoc Oncol
Año:
2017
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Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos