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- Title
BREAST CANCER DIAGNOSIS: IMPLICATIONS FOR THE BEHAVIORAL CHANGES IN THE SOCIAL SUPPORT NETWORK.
- Authors
Zoboli Ambrosim, Mariana; Ligia Ferreira de Almeida Barbosa, Bruna; Gomes de Oliveira, Andreia; Ambrosio Maciel, Paulete Maria; Almeida Lima, Eliane de Fátima; Marabotti Costa Leite, Franciele
- Abstract
Objective: To unveil behavioral changes of different social supports from the diagnosis of breast cancer. Method: Descriptive, qualitative study conducted in a Rehabilitation Program for Mastectomized Women in Vitória, Espírito Santo. Sixteen women diagnosed with breast cancer who underwent mastectomy participated in the study. The statements were analyzed according to the content analysis technique. Results: There were changes in behavior of social support networks after the diagnosis of breast cancer, the largest behavioral changes occurred in the family (43.5%), followed by the intimate partner (30.4%) and among friends (26, 1%). In friendship and family relationships, there was an improvement in the provision of care, while in the relationship with the partner, there was also a withdrawal from the same. Conclusion: The diagnosis of breast cancer causes behavioral changes in family, friends and intimate partner relationships. The performance of health professionals in this process is recommended.
- Subjects
BRAZIL; BREAST tumor diagnosis; FRIENDSHIP; SOCIAL networks; RESEARCH methodology; QUALITATIVE research; SPOUSES; MASTECTOMY; CONTENT analysis; FAMILY relations; BEHAVIOR modification; WOMEN'S health
- Publication
Revista de Pesquisa: Cuidado é Fundamental, 2021, Vol 13, Issue 1, p595
- ISSN
1809-6107
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.9789/2175-5361.rpcfo.v13.9331