Breast cancer and social relationship coping efficacy: validation of the Greek version

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Dimitrios Charos ◽  
Thomas V. Merluzzi ◽  
Philippa Kolokotroni ◽  
Katerina Lykeridou ◽  
Anna Deltsidou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Social Relationship ◽  
Coping Efficacy ◽  
Greek Version

Social relationship coping efficacy: A new construct in understanding social support and close personal relationships in persons with cancer

2018 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
pp. 85-91 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas V. Merluzzi ◽  
Samantha Serpentini ◽  
Errol J. Philip ◽  
Miao Yang ◽  
Natalia Salamanca-Balen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Social Relationship ◽  
Personal Relationships ◽  
Coping Efficacy

The Psychometric Properties of the Greek Version of Champion’s Health Belief Model Scale

2012 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 244-257 ◽  
Author(s):  
Haritini Tsangari ◽  
Wasileh Petro-Nustas
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Health Belief Model ◽  
Predictive Validity ◽  
Health Belief ◽  
Internal Consistency Reliability ◽  
Greek Version ◽  
Reliable Tool ◽  
Model Scale ◽  
Fit Indexes ◽  
Belief Model

Background and Purpose: Breast cancer is the leading female type of cancer in Cyprus. Therefore, there is a need for a valid and reliable tool to examine beliefs or practices about breast cancer and breast self-examination (BSE). The objective of this study was to translate the widely used Champion’s Health Belief Model Scale into Greek and validate the tool among Cypriot women. Methods: Data analysis included descriptive statistics, reliability estimates, and confirmatory factor analysis with fit indexes for construct validity. Multiple regression, with dependent variables “frequency of practice of BSE in the previous year” and “intended frequency of BSE,” was used to examine predictive validity. Ninety-four women were surveyed. Results: The six-subscale structure (confidence, benefits, susceptibility, barriers, seriousness, motivation) of the Greek version was verified, with a good model fit. Alpha coefficients ranged from .66 to .88, indicating internal consistency reliability of the tool. Regression analysis provided evidence of predictive validity, with barriers and confidence being significant predictors of BSE practice. Conclusions: The Greek version of Champion’s Health Belief Model Scale is a valid and reliable tool for use among Cypriot women that can be used to evaluate their beliefs about breast cancer and BSE and for planning interventions to improve these beliefs.

scholarly journals The effects of hope and type C personality on social relational quality and acceptance of disability among breast cancer survivors: mediating role of medical coping style

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaoying Shen ◽  
Runna Miao ◽  
Yuping Lin ◽  
Hui Sun ◽  
Wei Yang
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Relationship Quality ◽  
Indirect Effect ◽  
Social Relationship ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Relational Quality ◽  
Type C Personality ◽  
Type C ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract Objective: Previous studies have shown that the hope of breast cancer survivors is related to the social relational quality, and personality is related to acceptance of disability. However, research is still limited about the underlying potential psychological mechanisms of various psycho-social factors for this population. This study aims to investigate the impact of breast cancer survivors' hope and type C personality on social relational quality and acceptance of disability, and to evaluate the mediating effect of medical coping styles.Methods: A total of 150 breast cancer survivors during chemotherapy were recruited from Harbin, China completed a self-reported questionnaire containing the personal information questionnaire, Herth hope index (HHI), Type C behavior scale, Medical coping modes questionnaire (MCMQ), Social relationship quality scale (SRQS) and acceptance of disability scale (ADS). Results: Results showed that the proposed model fitted the data very well (c2=8.357, df=7, p=0.302, c2/df=1.194, GFI=0.981, CFI=0.991, TLI=0.982, RMSEA=0.037). Further analyses revealed that, Confrontation mediated the relationship between hope and social relationship quality (indirect effect=0.034, BC 95%CI=0.001~0.106), and acceptance-Resignation mediated the relationship between type C personality and acceptance of disability (indirect effect=-0.379, BC 95%CI=-0.637~-0.145).Conclusions: Confrontation and acceptance-Resignation played critical roles in the relationship between hope, type C personality and social relational quality, the acceptance of disability. Healthcare practitioners should be aware of the coping strategies of breast cancer survivors, and psycho-social interventions and supportive care should focus on these cognitive and emotional processes to improve social relational quality and acceptance of disability for this population.

Social Relationship Coping Efficacy Scale

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas V. Merluzzi ◽  
Samantha Serpentini ◽  
Errol J. Philip ◽  
Miao Yang ◽  
Natalia Salamanca‐Balen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Relationship ◽  
Coping Efficacy

Psychometric properties of the Greek version of the Social Constraints Scale in a sample of women with breast cancer

2015 ◽  
Vol 56 (4) ◽  
pp. 413-427 ◽  
Author(s):  
Natalia Koutrouli ◽  
Fotios Anagnostopoulos ◽  
Annivas Tsikkinis ◽  
Dona Papastylianou ◽  
Stephen Lepore
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Social Constraints ◽  
Greek Version ◽  
The Social

scholarly journals Dampak Kanker Payudara dan Pengobatannya Terhadap Aspek Bio-psiko-spiritual Klien yang Berpartisipasi Dalam Kelompok Pendukung

2014 ◽  
Vol 2 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Elly Nurachmah
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Qualitative Analysis ◽  
Support Group ◽  
Social Relationship ◽  
Spiritual Values ◽  
Group Program ◽  
Cancer Support ◽  
Cancer Support Group ◽  
The Subject ◽  
The Impact

Penelitian fenomenologis ini telah mengkaji aspek bio-psiko-sosio-spiritual klien pengidap kanker payudara yang tengah mendapatkan pengobatan. Data kualitatif dalam bentuk catatan lapangan telah dikumpulkan selama pelaksanaan program kelompok pendukung. Maksud penelitian ini adalah untuk mendapatkan pemahaman yang mendalam tentang bagaimana wanita Indonesia yang mengidap kanker payudara merasakan pengalaman yang kompleks, sangat interpersonal, dan dinamis. Latar belakang pemikiran dari penelitian ini didasari oleh pengertian bahwa untuk mendapatkan pengetahuan tentang sesuatu akan menjadi sia-sia dan hamper tidak mungkin tanpa menerangkan pengalaman individu sebagaimana adanya ketika dialami dan sebagaimana diterangkan oleh individu itu secara langsung (Polit, 1996). Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengkaji dampak kanker payudara dan pengobatannya terhadap aspek (a) fisiologis, (b) keseimbangan psikologis, (c) hubungan klien dengan orang lain, (d) nilai-nilai spiritual, dan (e) kualitas kehidupan keseharian klien. Subyek penelitian terdiri dari 87 wanita dengan diagnosa kanker payudara yang menghadiri kelompok pendukung. Hasil analisa kualitatif berasal dari analisis isi komentar dan pernyataan subyek selama mengikuti kegiatan kelompok pendukung telah mendapatkan lima kategori thema yaitu: ketidak-mampuan fisiologis (physiological incapability), ketidak-seimbangan psikologis (psychological disequilibrium), perilaku negatif dalam hubungan social (social relationship misbehavior), disparitas nilai-nilai spiritual )spiritual values disparity), dan kehidupan bersemangat (life of courage). Setiap penyataan dinilai dan diinterpretasikan menjadi thema, kelompok thema, kategori thema. Kesimpulan hasil riset telah menunjukkan bahwa partisipasi kelompok dalam kelompok pendukung telah menolong mereka untuk membentuk perasaan positif tentang diri mereka sendiri dan meningkatkan kemampuan mereka dalam berkomunikasi dengan pasangan hidup dan anggota keluarga lainnya. This phenemonological study explored bio psycho social spiritual aspects of Indonesian women with breast cancer who were having therapy. A qualitative data in a form of field notes was obtained during the course of the support group program. The main objective was to have a deeper and richer understanding on how Indonesian women with breast cancer made sense of an experience that was complex, interpersonal, and dynamic. The premise was that gaining knowledge would be impossible without describing human experience as it was defined by the persons themselves (Polit, 1996). The purpose of the study was to explore the impact of breast cancer and its treatment on their (a) physiological aspects, (b) physiological equilibrium, (c) relationship with others, (d) spiritual values, and quality of daily living. Eighty seven subject who joined the support group for women with breast cancer participated in the study. The result of qualitative analysis which were extracted from the significant statements and comments made by the subject during the course of the breast cancer support group for women with breast cancer participated in the study. The result of qualitative analysis which were extracted from the significant statements and comments made by the subject during the course of the breast cancer support group program identified five theme categories : physiological incapability, physiological disequilibrium, social relationship misbehavior, spiritual values disparity, and life of courage. Each statement was examined and interpreted in relation to themes, theme group, and theme categories. The result of the study concluded that group participation had helped them to have positive feelings about themselves and improved their communication skills with their spouses and other family members.

Virus-Like Particles in a Human Breast Cancer: Structural Similarity to Previously Reported Particles

1973 ◽  
Vol 31 ◽  
pp. 378-379
Author(s):  
G. Kasnic ◽  
S. E. Stewart ◽  
C. Urbanski
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Biological Activity ◽  
Human Breast Cancer ◽  
Osteogenic Sarcoma ◽  
Human Tumor ◽  
Structural Similarity ◽  
Cell Tumor ◽  
Human Breast ◽  
Human Tumor Cell ◽  
Type Particle

We have reported the maturation of an intracisternal A-type particle in murine plasma cell tumor cultures and three human tumor cell cultures (rhabdomyosarcoma, lung adenocarcinoma, and osteogenic sarcoma) after IUDR-DMSO activation. In all of these studies the A-type particle seems to develop into a form with an electron dense nucleoid, presumably mature, which is also intracisternal. A similar intracisternal A-type particle has been described in leukemic guinea pigs. Although no biological activity has yet been demonstrated for these particles, on morphologic grounds, and by the manner in which they develop within the cell, they may represent members of the same family of viruses.

Further Ultrastructural Observations on Metastatic Nodules of Human Breast Cancer

1968 ◽  
Vol 26 ◽  
pp. 224-225
Author(s):  
John L. Swedo ◽  
R. W. Talley ◽  
John H. L. Watson
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Human Breast Cancer ◽  
Estrogen Therapy ◽  
Specimen Preparation ◽  
Human Breast ◽  
Autophagic Vacuoles ◽  
Previous Communication ◽  
Linear Profiles ◽  
Metastatic Nodule

Since the report, which described the ultrastructure of a metastatic nodule of human breast cancer after estrogen therapy, additional ultrastructural observations, including some which are correlative with pertinent findings in the literature concerning mycoplasmas, have been recorded concerning the same subject. Specimen preparation was identical to that in.The mitochondria possessed few cristae, and were deteriorated and vacuolated. They often contained particulates and fibrous structures, sometimes arranged in spindle-shaped bundles, Fig. 1. Another apparent aberration was the occurrence, Fig. 2 (arrows) of linear profiles of what seems to be SER, which lie between layers of RER, and are often recognizably continuous with them.It was noted that the structure of the round bodies, interpreted as within autophagic vacuoles in the previous communication, and of vesicular bodies, described morphologically closely resembled those of some mycoplasmas. Specifically, they simulated or reflected the various stages of replication reported for mycoplasmas grown on solid nutrient. Based on this observation, they are referred to here as “mycoplasma-like” structures, in anticipation of confirmatory evidence from investigations now in progress.

The proliferation of breast cancer cells are inhibited by the human intrabody targeting cyclinD1

2010 ◽  
Vol 34 (8) ◽  
pp. S49-S49
Author(s):  
Lei Wang ◽  
Xun Zhou ◽  
Lihong Zhou ◽  
Yong Chen ◽  
Xun Zhu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cancer Cells ◽  
Breast Cancer Cells
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