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Relationship of Ambivalence Over Emotional Expression and Cancer-Related Fatigue With Adherence to Treatment in Patients With Cancer Publisher



Bashirinejadian A1 ; Goli F2, 3 ; Sharbafchi MR4
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  1. 1. Health Psychology, Psychosomatic Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
  2. 2. Daneshe Tandodrosti Institute, Isfahan, Iran
  3. 3. AND Behi Academy, Vancouver, BC, Canada
  4. 4. Behavioral Sciences Research Center and Khorshid Hospital, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran

Source: International Journal of Body, Mind and Culture Published:2024


Abstract

Background: In addition to the body, cancer affects the mental health of patients and can be associated with significant cognitive-emotional and behavioral effects. Among the vital behavioral factors in patients with cancer is adherence to treatment, which is essential due to the length of the treatment process. On the other hand, different styles of expressing emotions and fatigue related to this disease can impact adherence to treatment orders in patients. Therefore, the present research investigates the relationship of ambivalence over emotional expression (AEE) and cancer-related fatigue (CRF) with adherence to treatment in patients with cancer. Methods: The present study was a correlational research. The statistical population included all patients with cancer with files in the Iranian Cancer Control Center (MACSA), Isfahan branch. From among them, 206 people (men and women) were selected through convenience sampling. The data collection tools used included the Ambivalence over the Expression of Emotion Questionnaire (AEQ; King and Emmons, 1990), Cancer Fatigue Scale (CFS; Okuyama et al., 2000), and General Adherence Scale (GAS; Hays et al., 1994). The collected data were analyzed using Pearson's correlation and stepwise regression statistical methods in SPSS software. Results: As the results showed, there was a significant negative relationship between the variable of AEE and treatment adherence (r = -0.184; P < 0.01) and between the variable of CRF and treatment compliance (r = -0.173; P < 0.05). The variables of cancer fatigue and AEE predict a total of 4% of treatment adherence in patients with cancer (R2= 0.048). Discussion: The conflict in expressing or not expressing emotions the patients experience during the various stages of diagnosis and treatment, and the physical and psychological fatigue associated with the disease can significantly impact adherence to treatment in patients. © 2024, Vesnu Publications. All rights reserved.
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