Social support, coping strategies and sociodemographic factors in women with breast cancer
Clin. transl. oncol. (Print)
; 23(9): 1955-1960, sept. 2021.
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ABSTRACT
Introduction The aim of this study was to analyze the associations between perceived social support and sociodemographic variables on coping strategies. Methods A prospective, cross-sectional, multicenter study was conducted in 404 women with resected, non-metastatic breast cancer. Participants completed questionnaires: perceived social support (MSPSS), coping strategies (Mini-MAC), and psychological distress (BSI-18). Results Sociodemographic factors as age, education, and partnership status were associated with coping strategies. As for maladaptive strategies, hopelessness was more frequent in older people and lower educational level; fatalism in older and single people, and cognitive avoidance was associated with lower educational level. Suppor t from family, friends, and partners was associated with a greater fighting spirit. In contrast, high psychological distress (anxiety and depression) was associated with greater use of maladaptive strategies. Conclusion Young people, a high level of education, having a partner, low psychological distress, and seeking social support were associated with the use of adaptive cancer coping strategies (AU)
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Collection:
06-national
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ES
Database:
IBECS
Main subject:
Social Support
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Socioeconomic Factors
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Breast Neoplasms
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Adaptation, Psychological
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Social Determinants of Health
Limits:
Female
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Humans
Country/Region as subject:
Europa
Language:
En
Journal:
Clin. transl. oncol. (Print)
Year:
2021
Document type:
Article