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Living with Advanced Breast Cancer among Ghanaian Women : Emotional and Psychosocial Experiences
Joint Authors
Aziato, Lydia
Bonsu, Adwoa Bemah
Clegg-Lamptey, Joe Nat A.
Source
International Journal of Palliative Care
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-9, 9 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-06-25
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
9
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The purpose of this study was to explore the emotional and psychosocial experiences of Ghanaian women living with advanced breast cancer in the Kumasi metropolis.
The study employed a qualitative exploratory descriptive design.
Purposive sampling approach was used and data was saturated with 10 participants aged between 32 and 65 years.
All interviews were audio-taped and transcribed.
Data was analyzed concurrently based on the techniques of content analysis.
Anonymity and confidentiality were ensured.
Women experienced emotional reactions such as sadness, fear, and anxiety.
Pain was severe and led to suicidal ideations.
Women experienced lost hopes regarding their marriage, parenting, and work.
They received support from their families, spouses, colleagues, health professionals, and spiritual leaders.
Women coped by accepting the disease and surrendering to God and having the will to live.
Five major themes described were emotional reactions, pain, lost hope, support, and coping.
It was recommended that health care providers involved in breast cancer management should be trained to enhance effective and holistic care of women and their families.
Also, patients with advanced disease should be given effective pain management and a multidisciplinary palliative care team should be instituted to care for the women.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Bonsu, Adwoa Bemah& Aziato, Lydia& Clegg-Lamptey, Joe Nat A.. 2014. Living with Advanced Breast Cancer among Ghanaian Women : Emotional and Psychosocial Experiences. International Journal of Palliative Care،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-9.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Bonsu, Adwoa Bemah…[et al.]. Living with Advanced Breast Cancer among Ghanaian Women : Emotional and Psychosocial Experiences. International Journal of Palliative Care No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-9.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Bonsu, Adwoa Bemah& Aziato, Lydia& Clegg-Lamptey, Joe Nat A.. Living with Advanced Breast Cancer among Ghanaian Women : Emotional and Psychosocial Experiences. International Journal of Palliative Care. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-469292
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-469292