Interoception and body image in breast cancer patients: a mindfulness-based stress reduction protocol DOI Creative Commons
Valeria Sebri, Silvia Francesca Maria Pizzoli, Chiara Marzorati

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Frontiers in Psychology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 15

Published: Oct. 14, 2024

Breast cancer impairs physical and psychological well-being, even some years after treatments. Oncological treatments can strongly affect the body due to scars breast(s) removal, for example, increasing symptoms of anxiety depression. Psychological studies are effective in improving breast survivors’ emotions behaviors through several approaches interventions. Over years, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) has been evaluated as an intervention promote well-being survivors. The present study protocol aims evaluate effectiveness a MBSR regulating interoceptive sensations, ability be aware inner sensations. Second, it seeks identify changes feelings, mood, perception following intervention. These will across three data collection times assess differences about over time, focusing on their relevance well-being. Finally, detect improvements anxiety, depression, awareness, considering potential positive impact approach emotional Direction future given.

Language: Английский

Cancer-related alopecia and wig acquisition: how age, sex, and treatment affect patient choices DOI Creative Commons

Hideki Katayama,

Eiki Ichihara, Ayako Morita

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Supportive Care in Cancer, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 33(4)

Published: March 15, 2025

Abstract Purpose This study aimed to explore the prevalence and cost of wig purchases among patients with cancer in Okayama Prefecture, Japan, examine relationship between various demographic, social, clinical factors. The findings aim provide insights into appearance care support systems for cancer, particularly subsidies. Methods A survey was conducted July August 2023 3000 at 13 designated hospitals Prefecture. Data on demographics, treatment status, purchase details were collected. Statistical analyses, including Mann–Whitney U test, chi-square logistic regression, performed identify factors significantly associated purchases. Results Among 863 respondents, 31.4% (271 patients) reported purchasing wigs. Factors included young age (odds ratio [OR] = 1.04), female sex (OR 1.61), current 1.16). No significant correlation found household income, although higher-income tended more expensive Conclusion suggest that younger those undergoing likely wigs, highlighting importance need enhanced financial low-income patients.

Language: Английский

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Relating to a new body: understanding the influence of body compassion and metacognition on body image in breast cancer survivors DOI Creative Commons
Valeria Sebri, Alba Jiménez-Díaz, Rocío Herrero

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Cogent Psychology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 12(1)

Published: April 9, 2025

Language: Английский

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The role of social comparative orientation in social anxiety among breast cancer survivors: a moderated mediation model of body image and self-concept clarity DOI Creative Commons
Xiaofeng Chen, Lin Chen, Yuan Zhuang

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BMC Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 25(1)

Published: April 17, 2025

It is well known that social rehabilitation an important part of the overall recovery breast cancer survivors. Previous research has demonstrated anxiety prevalent among survivors, which not only a significant psychological issue, but also impairs survivors' and diminishes their quality life. Therefore, understanding factors mechanisms influencing in survivors crucial. This study aimed to investigate mediating moderating effects body image self-concept clarity on comparison orientation The convenience sampling method was employed survey 382 sample comprised participants aged 30-69 years: 69 - 56 years(28.01%), 45-55 years (39.53% ), 30-44 (32.46%). Data collected using general information questionnaire, Social Anxiety Scale, Body Image Comparison Orientation Self-Concept Clarity Scale. SPSS macro program PROCESS plug-in utilized for mediation moderation analyses. revealed partial effect between (β = 0.100, 95% CI [0.052, 0.162]), accounting 27% total variance. Furthermore, moderates influence through image. Specifically, as increases, gradually weakened, impact becomes progressively weaker. influences Self-concept exerts effect, attenuating anxiety. findings provide theoretical practical foundation Not applicable.

Language: Английский

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Exploring the impact of breast cancer support groups on survivorship and treatment decision-making in eastern Ethiopia: a qualitative study DOI Creative Commons

Nahom G Belete,

Meera Bhakta,

Tara Wilfong

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Supportive Care in Cancer, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 33(5)

Published: April 26, 2025

Abstract Purpose This study explores the psychosocial impact of breast cancer (BC) support groups on survivorship and treatment decision-making among women in Harar, Ethiopia. It examines influence cultural, social, economic factors decisions assesses effectiveness addressing these challenges. Methods A community-based case used semi-structured, in-depth interviews focus group discussions. Participants included attending BC key informants, including healthcare providers, caregivers, spiritual leaders. Data were collected at Hiwot Fana Cancer Treatment Center analyzed thematically using an inductive approach to identify themes. Results The highlighted significant barriers timely treatment, cultural stigma, financial constraints, reliance alternative medicine, limited infrastructure. Support pivotal improving emotional psychological well-being, fostering a sense community, influencing decision-making. reported increased awareness, reduced enhanced community advocacy. Conclusions Harar address critical gaps care by providing mitigating treatment. These also serve as platforms for education advocacy, promoting early detection modern practices. Implications survivors empower resilience, facilitating informed decisions, belonging. They help reduce stigma build supportive networks essential long-term low-resource settings. Expanding access such could significantly enhance outcomes Ethiopia similar contexts.

Language: Английский

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Epidemiological Characteristics of Cancer Patients Attending at Felege Hiwot Referral Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia DOI Open Access
Muluken Azage,

Serkalem Zewudie,

Martha H. Goedert

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International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 20(6), P. 5218 - 5218

Published: March 22, 2023

Cancer has become a public health problem and challenge in developing countries, including Ethiopia. There is scanty local data on cancer epidemiology Amhara region, Thus, this study aimed to describe epidemiological characteristics of patients attending Felege Hiwot Referral Hospital.This was based patient registry that took place Bahir Dar Hospital, Regional State, It the main referral hospital serves more than 5 million people. The units oncology for follow-up care services. All confirmed from July 2017 June 2019 were included study. Global Moran's I statistic employed assess spatial heterogeneity cases across districts. Getis-Ord Gi* statistics performed identify hot spot districts with high numbers cases.In two-year period, total 1888 registered. significant variation between females (60.8% 95%CI 58.5 63.0%) males (39.3% 37.0 41.5%). first three most frequent types seen breast (19.4%) cervical (12.9%), lymphoma (15.7%). Breast cancers type among women, whereas lymphoma, sarcoma, lung common men. Spatially, non-random area (global = 0.25, z-score 5.6, p-value < 0.001). city administration (z 3.93, p 0.001), Mecha 3.49, Adet 3.25, 0.01), Achefer 3.29, Dangila 3.32, Fogera 2.19, 0.05), Dera 2.97, 0.01) spatially clustered as hotspot cluster cases.We found there sex. This provides an insight further exploration environmental occupational exposure related factors guide future prevention control programs. current also calls expansion sites, rural areas region.

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Specificity and integration of meaning in self-defining memories of breast cancer survivors: clinical reflections to promote a narrative identity integration DOI Creative Commons
Maria Luisa Martino, Valeria Sebri, Jefferson A. Singer

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Frontiers in Psychology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 15

Published: Aug. 14, 2024

Potential traumatic events, such as breast cancer, can influence autobiographical memory (AM), interrupting the continuity of narrative identity. AM is based on a hierarchical search across different levels specificity that are indexed from top to bottom when retrieved. In cancer field, non-specific AMs an observed clinical phenomenon. particular, survivors report issues related self-defining memories (SDMs), specific and significant evoke strong emotions sensory details at time memory. SDMs linked life goals facilitate adaptation critical experiences, preserving This study explored identity integration process survivors, analyzing themes, specificity, integrative meaning in SDMs. Ten women participated online group support program centered journey. Participants were asked assess their body image perceptions, filling out survey three times, which they had each time. A reflexive thematic analysis identified main themes: onset cancer; labeling negative emotions, changes body. The results indicated inhibited retrieval episodes, fostering progressive failure characterization concurrent meaning-making process. struggled with connecting insights regarding self life, well relating external conditions other individuals. Further studies might examine impact these difficulties psychological adjustment BC long-term survivors. They could also explore cognitive reconstruction by reframing re-evaluating meanings.

Language: Английский

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How to improve emotional regulation in breast cancer survivors? A psychological intervention DOI Creative Commons
Valeria Sebri, Giulia Rosa Policardo, Gabriella Pravettoni

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Frontiers in Psychology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 15

Published: Sept. 13, 2024

Psychological interventions are pivotal in enhancing the Quality of Life for breast cancer survivors, with a primary focus on addressing affective and cognitive challenges through group discussions among those diagnosed disease. While influence Body Image overall well-being is well-documented, research specifically designed to address concerns this demographic remains scarce. The present study aimed fill gap by evaluating outcomes psychological intervention focused fostering positive 25 survivors.

Language: Английский

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An exploration of body image distress in women who underwent a prophylactic bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy (PBSO) DOI
Cristina Zarbo, Robert Fruscio, Agostino Brugnera

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Current Psychology, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 43(10), P. 8752 - 8759

Published: Aug. 1, 2023

Language: Английский

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The Effect of Nonpharmacological Methods on Preoperative Anxiety in Breast Surgery Patients: Meta-analysis DOI

Serap Kahveci,

Seçil Taylan

Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Sept. 1, 2024

Language: Английский

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Impact of psychological resilience and social support on psycho-social adjustment in postoperative patients with primary hepatocellular carcinoma: mediating effects of fear of progression DOI Creative Commons

Min Li,

Binyang Yu,

Haiyan He

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Frontiers in Psychology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 15

Published: Oct. 8, 2024

Background Postoperative patients with primary hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) confront not only physiological challenges but also psychological and social adaptation issues. It is imperative to enhance psycho-social adjustment (PSA) levels further improve the quality of life among this population. However, research on PSA in postoperative HCC lacking, investigations into its associations resilience, support, fear progression (FoP) remain unexplored currently. Objectives This study aims to: (1) investigate current status analyze influencing factors patients; (2) explore interrelationships FoP based Chronic Illness Adaptation Model employing a structural equation model. Methods Convenience sampling methods were employed recruit participants from Department Hepatobiliary Surgery at tertiary hospital Xi’an, Shaanxi, China, total 399 completed surveys. The survey instruments included general information questionnaire, Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC), Social Support Rating (SSRS), Fear Progression Questionnaire-Short Form (FoP-Q-SF), Psychosocial Adjustment Self-report (PAIS-SR). Data entry was conducted using Epidata 3.1 dual verification, followed by statistical analyses performed SPSS 27.0 Amos 28.0. Results model revealed two paths. In Path 1 (psychological resilience → PSA), direct effect −0.383 (95% CI [−0.589, −0.112]), an indirect −0.075 [−0.170, −0.018]). 2 (social support −0.297 [−0.587, −0.063]), −0.069 [−0.156, −0.019]). Conclusion exhibit lower PSA. Higher correspond elevated levels. Conversely, advanced age, greater financial burden, increased are associated serves as partial mediator between PSA, well Future would benefit longitudinal designs elucidate developmental trajectories causal links these variables.

Language: Английский

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