La vivencia del duelo por pérdida corporal y las estrategias de afrontamiento en un grupo de mujeres mastectomizadas
Year: 2014
Type: article
Abstract: Objective: To understand the experiences facing the body parts loss in the context of the development of the grieving process and coping strategies. Method: The study was based on a qualitative methodology of a phenomenological kind. The sample consisted of three women survivors of breast cancer selected because of availability. Result: The mastectomy following a diagnosis of breast cancer is a threat to psychological integrity, which requires creating a new physical, psychological, social and spiritual balance. From the narratives, it is shown that breast cancer affects the quality of life of women, to require a substantial change in lifestyle that engages their affections, cognitions, behaviors, beliefs, values, sense of independence, physical attractiveness and social role. Conclusions: The symptoms and subjective complaints experienced by participants refer to symptoms of anxiety, depression, guilt, confusion and uncertainty, to experience the disease as a threat to health and life expectancy.
Authors: Ana Plaza Montero, Ilia Rosario Nieves
Institution: Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico
Language: Spanish
Topic: Cancer survivorship and care
Subfield: Oncology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W1499055859