Psychometric properties of the SV-RES Resilience Scale in Mexican women with breast cancer / Propiedades psicométricas de la Escala de Resiliencia SV-RES en mujeres mexicanas con cáncer de mama

Abstract Introduction Resilience is an adaptation resource for coping with adversity or high risk, in this case, breast cancer diagnosis. The SV-RES Resilience Scale, created in Chile, is a valid, reliable measure for evaluating healthy behaviors in adversity and could be useful for evaluating resources available to women with breast cancer diagnosis in Mexico. Objective To obtain the psychometric properties of the SV-RES Resilience Scale in Mexican women with breast cancer. Method 114 women with breast cancer attending a cancer care center were included. They answered the self-administered SV-RES Resilience Scale comprising three resources: "I am," "I have," and "I can." The dimensions of the scale were identified through an exploratory factor analysis. Results The scale presented overall internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha of .974), with seven dimensions (identity, satisfaction, links, networks, internal strength, self-efficacy, and affectivity/reciprocity) that accounted for 72.75% of the variance. Discussion and conclusion The SV-RES scale is a valid, reliable measure for assessing resilience in Mexican women with breast cancer. Since it is a short, self-administered, and reliable instrument, it is useful for clinical practice and research in similar populations to identify the resources people have for coping with their medical conditions.

Resumen Introducción La resiliencia es un recurso con que cuentan las personas para afrontar situaciones de adversidad o de alto riesgo en su salud, en este caso, el diagnóstico de cáncer de mama. La Escala de Resiliencia SV-RES fue creada en Chile y constituye una medición válida y confiable para evaluar las conductas saludables en condiciones de adversidad y podría ser útil para evaluar los recursos con que cuentan las mujeres mexicanas con diagnóstico de cáncer de mama. Objetivo Obtener las propiedades psicométricas de la Escala de Resiliencia SV-RES en mujeres mexicanas con cáncer de mama. Método Participaron 114 mujeres con cáncer de mama que acudieron a un centro especializado en atención oncológica, quienes respondieron la Escala Autoaplicable de Resiliencia SV-RES, que consta de tres recursos "Yo soy / Yo estoy"; "Yo tengo" y "Yo puedo". Las dimensiones de la escala fueron identificadas por medio de un análisis factorial exploratorio. Resultados La escala presentó una consistencia global interna (alpha de Cronbach de .974), cuyas siete dimensiones (identidad, satisfacción, vínculos, redes, fortaleza interna, autoeficacia y afectividad/reciprocidad) explicaron en conjunto el 72.75% de la varianza. Discusión y conclusión La escala SV-RES es una medida válida y confiable para evaluar la resiliencia en mujeres con cáncer de mama. Al ser un instrumento breve, autoaplicable y confiable, constituye un instrumento útil para su aplicación en la práctica clínica y en la investigación en poblaciones similares, con el fin de identificar los recursos con que cuenta la población para enfrentar sus padecimientos.

Investimento corporal e o funcionamento sexual em mulheres no pós-cirúrgico de câncer de mama / Body investiment and sexual performance in women with post surgery of breast cancer

O presente trabalho busca investigar a autoimagem e a sexualidade em mulheres portadoras do Câncer de Mama. Para isso, utilizou-se de marcos teóricos sob o estudo da representação do câncer, a origem do câncer, a autoimagem e sexualidade. Participaram da pesquisa 61 mulheres com câncer de mama do Hospital das Clínicas/UFG que já foram submetidas à cirurgia de mastectomia, quadrantectomia e reconstrução com idade entre 30 e 80 anos. Foram aplicados dois questionários BIS e FSFI. A análise de dados foi obtida pelo SPSS versão 12.0 com o nível p < 0,05 e p < 0,01. Os dados mostram que a sexualidade destas mulheres deixa de funcionar durante o tratamento, mais especificamente, após serem submetidas à cirurgia. Já o investimento da imagem corporal ainda continua em alta.(AU)

This study investigated the self-image and sexuality in women with breast cancer. For this theoretical frameworks used in the study of the representation of cancer, the origin of cancer, self-image and sexuality. Participated in the research 61 women with breast cancer at the Hospital das Clinicas / UFG who have already undergone surgery to mastectomy, quadrantectomy and reconstruction aged 30 to 80 years. Two questionnaires were completed FSFI and BIS. The data analysis was obtained by SPSS version 12.0 at the level p < 0.05 and p < 0.01. The data show that the sexuality of these women go crashing during treatment, more specifically, after being subjected to surgery. Already the investment body image still remains high.(AU)