ABSTRACT
Objective To investigate the correlation between resilience and coping styles in young and middle-aged female breast cancer patients. Methods A total of 296 young and middle-aged female breast cancer patients from August 2016 to February 2017 were investigated by the general information questionnaire, Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale and Medical Coping Modes Questionnaire. Results The total scores of Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale was(61.51±16.26)points;the confrontation coping was (20.37 ± 2.99) points, there was no difference with the norm, while the avoidance and resignation coping was(16.58±2.46),(11.79±1.54)points,which was higher than the norm(14.56±3.00),(9.20±3.12) points,there was significant difference(t=8.606,12.149,P<0.05). Scores of resilience and its sub-scales were correlated with confrontation coping(r=0.216-0.249,P<0.05)and resignation coping(r=-0.314--0.166,P<0.05),but there was no significant correlation with the score of avoidance dimension(P>0.05). Conclusions Close correlation exists between resilience and coping styles in young and middle-aged female breast cancer patients.It is suggested to assessment and guide patients′coping styles appropriately for better resilience and psychological status.