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Women with breast cancer, listening to the unheard voices: A qualitative study
Electronic Journal of General Medicine ; 20(2):1-7, 2023.
Article in English | Academic Search Complete | ID: covidwho-2295490
ABSTRACT

Objective:

This is a descriptive qualitative study with the aim of examining experiences of women diagnosed with breast cancer.

Methods:

The semi-structured interviews were conducted in the oncology clinic in Al Basheer Hospital in Jordan and included 15 women.

Results:

Several themes were identified such as knowledge before and after diagnosis, side effects of treatment, social and economic problems, lockdown and financial challenges in corona pandemic, coping strategies, and disclosure issues. Appropriate knowledge concerning causes of breast cancer, and side effects of administered drugs were lacking. Additionally, women were not comfortable telling others about their breast cancer diagnosis and considered it a private issue. During the COVID-19 pandemic, they faced many difficulties reaching hospitals, financial struggles, and inability to meet with their loved ones during lockdown.

Conclusion:

This study revealed the diversity of personalities and unique disposition of women regarding all the topics covered in the interviews. These differences should be considered in the support provided to these patients. [ FROM AUTHOR] Copyright of Electronic Journal of General Medicine is the property of Modestum Publications and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full . (Copyright applies to all s.)
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Full text: Available Collection: Databases of international organizations Database: Academic Search Complete Type of study: Qualitative research Language: English Journal: Electronic Journal of General Medicine Year: 2023 Document Type: Article

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Full text: Available Collection: Databases of international organizations Database: Academic Search Complete Type of study: Qualitative research Language: English Journal: Electronic Journal of General Medicine Year: 2023 Document Type: Article