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Which Domains of Social Support Better Predict Quality of Life of Women With Breast Cancer? a Cross-Sectional Study Publisher



Zamanian H1, 2, 5 ; Daryaafzoon M3 ; Foroozanfar S3 ; Fakhri Z4 ; Jalali T2, 5 ; Ghotbi A2, 5 ; Aminitehrani M2, 5
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  1. 1. Department of Health Education and Promotion, School of Health, Qom University of Medical Sciences, Qom, Iran
  2. 2. Health Psychology and Behavior Medicine Research Group, Students' Scientific Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  3. 3. Department of Psychology, Karaj Branch, Islamic Azad University, Karaj, Iran
  4. 4. Department of Psychology, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
  5. 5. Health Psychology and Behavior Medicine Research Group, Students' Scientific Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

Source: Asia-Pacific Journal of Oncology Nursing Published:2021


Abstract

Objectives: The study aimed at investigating the specific role of social support types (SSTs) on quality of life (QoL) and its domains of women with breast cancer in Iran. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, a number of 223 women with breast cancer visiting three cancer centers of Tehran, Iran, participated from October 2014 to May 2015. Medical Outcome Study-Social Support Scale and Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-Breast Cancer were used for data gathering. Backward multiple regression was utilized, adjusted by age, education, and family size. Results: The study indicated positive correlations between all SSTs and QoL domains, whereas only positive social interaction (PSI) showed a significant association with physical well-being. PSI showed the only predictive performance in terms of all QoL outcomes, beyond the covariates. Conclusions: The study revealed the PSI as the most influential support type to enhance all domains of QoL of women with breast cancer. ©
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