Self-management and illness perception among cervical cancer patients: A cross-sectional study.
Int J Nurs Pract
; 29(3): e13134, 2023 Jun.
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ABSTRACT
AIM:
This study aimed to describe self-management among cervical cancer patients and to elucidate the relationship between illness perception and self-management in patients with cervical cancer.METHODS:
This was a cross-sectional study. A convenience sample of 220 cervical cancer patients was recruited from the gynaecology outpatient department of a cancer hospital. Data were collected from September 2018 to February 2019. Self-management and illness perception were assessed using the Cancer Self-Management Assessment Scale and the Revised Illness Perception Questionnaire for cervical cancer, respectively. Data were analysed using Pearson correlation analysis, univariate analysis and hierarchical linear regression analysis.RESULTS:
The mean score of self-management was 3.87 ± 0.53, and daily life management showed the highest score (4.18 ± 0.58), while symptom management was the lowest (3.11 ± 082). Hierarchical linear regression analysis showed that family monthly income per person, types of surgery and personal control were factors that significantly influenced self-management.CONCLUSIONS:
The results demonstrate that self-management among patients with cervical cancer needs to be improved. The significant influence of illness perception offers an opportunity for nurses to improve self-management behaviours of patients with cervical cancer.Palavras-chave
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Assunto principal:
Neoplasias do Colo do Útero
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Autogestão
Tipo de estudo:
Observational_studies
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Prevalence_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Adult
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Middle aged
País/Região como assunto:
Asia
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2023
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Article