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Indian Journal of Surgical Nursing

Volume  9, Issue 3, September - December 2020, Pages 109-112
 

Original Article

A Study to Assess Psychosocial Stress Factors in Relationship with Quality of Life Among Women’s with Breast Cancer

Nilesh Ramesh Mhaske, Amol C Temker, Sonali Kashid

1Assistant Professor,2Associate Professor, Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, Padamshree Dr. Vithalrao Vikhe Patil Foundation, Ahmednagar, Maharashtra 414111, India. 3Clinical Instructor, Department of Surgical Nursing, Pravara Institute of Medical Sciences (Deemed to be University), Loni, Ahmednagar, Maharashtra 413736, India.

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21088/ijsn.2277.467X.9320.2

Abstract

Background: A diagnosis of cancer can challenge every dimension of the individual physical emotional and spiritual. Even if the prognosis is hopeful, the patient often faces dilemmas concerning the quality and meaning of life. Breast cancer-poses unique concerns for women in that they must face not only issues of pain and suffering but issues of sexual identity and female attractiveness as well.1 Aims and Objectives: A Present descriptive survey approach was conducted to assess psychosocial stress factors in relationship with quality of life among 30 womens with breast cancer at Dr. Vikhe Patil Memorial hospital, Ahmednagar. The data was collected by self-prepared and structured interview schedule. The results were analyzed and interpreted using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: There was significant association was found between the psychosocial stress factor and age: quality of life with per capita monthly income (P≤0.05 level). There was significant positive relationship were found between psychosocial stress and quality of life. Conclusion: It is essential to raise awareness on cancer treatment and its impact on health; and develop health seeking behaviors among the patients and caregivers to provide better cancer care and improve the quality of life.

Keywords: Psychosocial stress; Factor and quality of life (QOL).


Corresponding Author : Nilesh Ramesh Mhaske