scholarly journals Development of the body image self-rating questionnaire for breast cancer (BISQ-BC) for Chinese mainland patients

BMC Cancer ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kaina Zhou ◽  
Xiaole He ◽  
Lanting Huo ◽  
Jinghua An ◽  
Minjie Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Body Image ◽  
Chinese Mainland ◽  
The Body ◽  
Self Rating

Body image and quality of life in women with breast cancer: Appreciating the body and its functionality

Body Image ◽  
2022 ◽  
Vol 40 ◽  
pp. 92-102
Author(s):  
Kerry Ettridge ◽  
Katrine Scharling-Gamba ◽  
Caroline Miller ◽  
David Roder ◽  
Ivanka Prichard
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Body Image ◽  
The Body

scholarly journals Life Satisfaction in Women With Breast Cancer1

2014 ◽  
Vol 24 (59) ◽  
pp. 295-303 ◽  
Author(s):  
Solange Fonseca ◽  
Leonor Lencastre ◽  
Marina Guerra
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Body Image ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Meaning In Life ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Conservative Surgery ◽  
The Body ◽  
Body Image Disturbance ◽  
Satisfaction Scale ◽  
Self Actualization

It is well known that breast cancer carries many psychosocial consequences. For a deeper understanding of this topic, this study aims to analyze the relationship between life satisfaction, meaning in life, optimism, body image and depression in 55 women with breast cancer, organized into two groups: mastectomized and submitted to conservative surgery. The variables were characterized based on the results from the Auto-Actualização-SentidoVida [Self-Actualization-Life Meaning] sub-scale, the Escala de Otimismo [Optimism scale], the Body Image Scale, the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale and the Escala de Satisfação com a Vida [Life satisfaction scale]. Meaning in life and optimism were positively correlated with life satisfaction. Higher depression and body image disturbance appeared associated with lower life satisfaction. Body image disturbance was higher in mastectomized women. It was concluded that women submitted to conservative surgery do not have more life satisfaction than mastectomized women, requiring equal attention in terms of preventing depression and promoting positive variables.

Scalp cooler efficacy to reduce anthracycline-induced alopecia and its QOL impact in breast cancer

2009 ◽  
Vol 27 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. e13539-e13539 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. O. El-saka ◽  
G. El-Husseiny ◽  
Y. Rostom ◽  
A. Salama
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Body Image ◽  
Hair Loss ◽  
Emotional Functioning ◽  
Performance Status ◽  
The Body ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Scalp Cooling ◽  
Moderate Disturbance

e13539 Background: Hair loss is a common, unavoidable, and stressful side effect of chemotherapy. This work was performed to evaluate the role of scalp cooling in reducing anthracycline-induced hair loss and its impact on Quality of life (QOL). Methods: The study was conducted from July 2007 to August 2008. It included 120 females with breast cancer, treated in adjuvant setting. Patients were chosen according to certain criteria (age ≤ 70 years, WHO performance status 0–1, no cardiac disease, no serious psychiatric conditions, no previous chemotherapy). Patients were divided randomly into 2 groups according to whether scalp cooler was used or not during chemotherapy. Chemotherapy consisted of doxorubicin (50 mg/m2), 5-FU (500 mg/m2) and cyclophosphamide (500 mg/m2) for 6 cycles. Paxman Scalp Cooler was used. The cap was applied 20 minutes before, during and 2 hours after infusion. Hair loss was assessed using WHO criteria at each cycle and after 6 cycles of chemotherapy. QOL was assessed using EORTC QLQ-C30 and BR23. Results: After 4 cycle, 61.7 % of patients in scalp cooling group had grade 4 hair loss compared to 81.7 % of patients in control group. After 6 cycles, 85% of patients in scalp cooling group experienced grade 4 hair loss compared to 100% of patients in the control group. Only 9 patients (15%) in the scalp cooling group developed grade 1–2 hair loss. No significant relation was found between the degree of hair loss and the liver function tests. Most patients (73.3%) were comfortable during cooling. QOL scores were comparable between the two groups except for emotional functioning and body image. In the hair loss group, 71.2% of patients showed severe disturbance of emotional functioning and 54.1% of patients had moderate disturbance in body image. In hair preservation group (9 patients), 77.8% developed moderate disturbance of emotional functioning and all patients had mild disturbance in the body image. Conclusions: The role of scalp cooling is limited at the total dose of 300 mg/m2 doxorubicin. It may be more effective with fewer cycles or less aggressive drug combination. Hair loss affects various aspects of QOL, especially emotional functioning and body image. More time is needed to assess the long term effect of hair loss on QOL and the incidence of scalp metastasis in the two study groups. No significant financial relationships to disclose.

scholarly journals Effects of a Multidisciplinary Educational Rehabilitative Intervention in Breast Cancer Survivors: The Role of Body Image on Quality of Life Outcomes

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Giovanni Morone ◽  
Marco Iosa ◽  
Augusto Fusco ◽  
Antonella Scappaticci ◽  
Maria Rosaria Alcuri ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Body Image ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
The Body ◽  
Life Outcomes ◽  
Rehabilitative Intervention ◽  
Psychological Features

In breast cancer survivors, own body image may change due to physical and psychological reasons, worsening women’s living. The aim of the study was to investigate whether body image may affect the functional and quality of life outcomes after a multidisciplinary and educational rehabilitative intervention in sixty women with primary nonmetastatic breast cancer who have undergone conservative surgery. To assess the quality of life was administered The European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Study Group on Quality of Life core questionnaire, while to investigate the psychological features and self-image were administered the following scales: the Body Image Scale, the Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression, and the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory. To assess the recovery of the function of the shoulder were administered: the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand Questionnaire and the Constant-Murley Score. Data were collected at the baseline, at the end of the intervention, and at 3-month follow-up. We found a general improvement in the outcomes related to quality of life, and physical and psychological features after treatment (P< 0.001). During follow-up period, a higher further improvement in women without alterations in body image in respect of those with an altered self-perception of their own body was found (P= 0.01). In conclusion, the body image may influence the efficacy of a rehabilitative intervention, especially in the short term of follow-up.

scholarly journals Câncer de mama: (re)significando a imagem corporal feminina

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (34) ◽  
pp. 266-276
Author(s):  
Básia Menezes Hagen ◽  
Amuzza Aylla Pereira dos Santos ◽  
Isabel Comassetto ◽  
Juliana Bento de Lima Holanda ◽  
Maira De Melo Freire ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Body Image ◽  
Malignant Neoplasm ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
The Body ◽  
Cáncer De Mama ◽  
Oncology Nursing ◽  
High Complexity ◽  
Las Mujeres ◽  
The Relationship

O estudo objetivou descrever o (re)significar da sexualidade para a mulher ao descobrir-se com neoplasia maligna da mama. É um estudo qualitativo, exploratório e descritivo, realizado com 15 mulheres em um Centro de Alta Complexidade em Oncologia (CACON) no estado do nordeste brasileiro. Os resultados encontrados foram divididos em dois categorias: Os sentimentos relacionados à (re)significação da imagem corporal e A cura acima da (re)significação da Imagem corporal diante do diagnóstico de câncer de mama. Esse estudo possibilitou perceber que as mulheres, após o diagnóstico de neoplasia maligna da mama, (re)significaram de maneiras diferentes a relação entre o diagnóstico do câncer de mama e a sexualidade, além de apontar ainda que elas necessitam de informações para fortalecer sua autoestima e se colocar como protagonista no processo de adoecimento.Descritores: Neoplasias da Mama, Sexualidade, Enfermagem Oncológica. Breast cancer: (re)signifying female body imageAbstract: The woman's view of her body image is essential in her sexuality, and the breasts play a large role, associating with woman's femininity. The study has as objective to describe the (re)meaning of sexuality for the woman when discovering herself with malignant neoplasm of the breast. It is a qualitative, exploratory and descriptive study, carried out with 15 women in a Center of High Complexity in Oncology (CACON) in Maceió-AL. The results were divided in two themes: The feelings related to (re)signification of the body image and The cure above the (re)signification of the body image before the diagnosis of breast cancer. This study made it possible to perceive that women, after diagnosis of malignant neoplasm of the breast, (re)mean in different ways the relationship between diagnosis and sexuality. He also pointed out that they need information to strengthen their self-esteem and stand as a protagonist.Descriptors: Breast Neoplasms, Sexuality, Oncology Nursing. Cáncer de mama: (re)significando la imagen corporal femeninaResumen: La visión de la mujer sobre su imagen corporal es esencial en su sexualidad y las mamas tienen un gran papel, asociando la feminidad de la mujer. El estudio tiene como objetivo descrever el (re)significar de la sexualidad para la mujer al descubrirse con neoplasia maligna de la mama. Es un estudio cualitativo, exploratorio y descriptivo, realizado con 15 mujeres en un Centro de Alta Complejidad en Oncología (CACON) en Maceió-AL. Los resultados encontrados fueron divididos en dos temas: Sentimientos relacionados con la (re)significación de la imagen corporal y La curación por encima de la (re) significación de la imagen corporal ante el diagnóstico de cáncer de mama. Este estudio permitió percibir que las mujeres, después del diagnóstico de neoplasia maligna de la mama, (re)significan de maneras diferentes la relación entre el diagnóstico y la sexualidad. También apunta que necesitan información para fortalecer su autoestima y colocarse como protagonista.Descriptores: Neoplasias de la Mama, Sexualidad, Enfermería Oncológica.

scholarly journals Anxiety and Depression Comorbidities in Moroccan Patients With Breast Cancer

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ouassil El kherchi ◽  
Amina Aquil ◽  
Noureddine El khoudri ◽  
Mustapha Mouallif ◽  
Mohamed Daghi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Body Image ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Insurance Coverage ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Body Image Dissatisfaction ◽  
Health Insurance Coverage ◽  
The Body ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Moroccan Women

Background: Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in women worldwide with more than 1. 7 million new cases annually. Major advances have been made in the therapeutic management of this condition in many countries. However, neuropsychiatric disorders in patients with breast cancer constitute a significant concern due to their negative impact on patient's life and on the success of therapy itself.Methodology: In this study we aimed to evaluate psychological disorders in a population of 212 Moroccan women treated for breast cancer within the Mohammed VI Center for the Treatment of Cancers of Casablanca. A questionnaire was designed to this end on the basis of different validated scales, including the Hospital Anxiety Depression Scale (HADS), the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), and the Body Image Scale (BIS).Results: Data analysis has shown that 69.3% of participants had significant sleep disorders; 87% suffer from an anxiety-depressive syndrome (ADS), and 83.0% had significant body image dissatisfaction. A positive correlation was shown between ADS and both patients' national health insurance coverage and patients or husbands' education. Analysis further revealed that anxiety and depression were negatively correlated with different types of treatment. Similarly, both BIS and PSQI scores were positively associated with anxiety and depression disorders.Conclusion: The present investigation highlights the need to generalize and strengthen the psychological approach of patients treated for breast cancer in Morocco. We anticipate that such a strategy will alleviate suffering and promote therapy success in these patients and will diminish or prevent conjugal and familial impacts of the illness.

Changes in the Body Image and Relationship Scale following a one-year strength training trial for breast cancer survivors with or at risk for lymphedema

2009 ◽  
Vol 121 (2) ◽  
pp. 421-430 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rebecca M. Speck ◽  
Cynthia R. Gross ◽  
Julia M. Hormes ◽  
Rehana L. Ahmed ◽  
Leslie A. Lytle ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
At Risk ◽  
Body Image ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Strength Training ◽  
Training Trial ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
The Body ◽  
One Year

The Body Image and Relationships Scale: Development and Validation of a Measure of Body Image in Female Breast Cancer Survivors

2008 ◽  
Vol 26 (8) ◽  
pp. 1269-1274 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julia M. Hormes ◽  
Leslie A. Lytle ◽  
Cynthia R. Gross ◽  
Rehana L. Ahmed ◽  
Andrea B. Troxel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Body Image ◽  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Female Breast Cancer ◽  
The Body ◽  
Female Breast ◽  
Extreme Groups ◽  
Test Retest Reliability

PurposeA self-report measure of body image in female breast cancer survivors, the Body Image and Relationships Scale (BIRS), was developed to address attitudes about appearance, health, physical strength, sexuality, relationships, and social functioning following treatment.MethodsThe 32-item measure, generated by expert consensus and revised based on focus group feedback, was administered to 95 female breast cancer participants twice within 1 to 2 weeks. Test-retest reliability, internal consistency, and validity of the measure were assessed using standard-scale construction techniques. The structure of the proposed measure was evaluated using exploratory factor analysis. Associations of the resulting factors and other variables were assessed using extreme groups analyses.ResultsThe BIRS had satisfactory test-retest reliability and internal consistency. Principal axis factoring revealed three factors: (1) health and strength, (2) social barriers, and (3) appearance and sexuality. Correlations of the subscales with standardized measures of related constructs were significant and in the anticipated directions. Extreme groups analyses suggested associations between less physical activity and more impairment on factors 1 and 3, premenopausal status at first diagnosis and more impairment on factor 2, and younger age at the time of survey administration and more impairment on factor 3.ConclusionThe proposed scale demonstrated satisfactory reliability and internal consistency. Factor analysis revealed three subscales with coherent item content and differential associations with measures of activity level, menopause status, and age. Observed relationships with other measures support convergent and divergent validity. Results suggest that the proposed scale is useful for clinical and research applications.

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