Marital adjustment, depression and quality of life of women with breast cancer and their intimate partners
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Quality of life for breast cancer patients and partners is influenced by country of residence, not solely by marital adjustment or depression. Healthcare access and quality vary significantly between Colombia and Italy, impacting patient well-being.
Area Of Science
- Oncology
- Psychology
- Sociology
Background
- Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women, significantly impacting the quality of life for both patients and their partners due to physical and emotional distress.
- The diagnosis and treatment journey for breast cancer presents unique challenges affecting intimate relationships.
Purpose Of The Study
- To investigate the relationship between marital adjustment, depression, and quality of life in couples where one partner has breast cancer.
- To compare these relationships across different countries (Colombia and Italy).
Main Methods
- A cross-sectional study involving 143 couples (women with breast cancer and their partners) from Colombia and Italy.
- Data collected on sociodemographic characteristics, marital adjustment, depression, and quality of life.
- Statistical analyses included correlational coefficients and simple/multiple regression.
Main Results
- Significant correlations between marital adjustment, depression, and quality of life were observed within couples in Colombia and Italy, though specific variables differed.
- Marital adjustment and depression did not significantly predict couples' quality of life in the regression model.
- Country of origin (Colombia vs. Italy) significantly impacted couples' quality of life.
Conclusions
- Couples' quality of life is associated with their country of residence, potentially reflecting differences in healthcare service timeliness and quality.
- Healthcare professionals should optimize available resources to provide the best possible care for women with breast cancer and their partners.
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