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The Relationship Between Chemotherapy Effects and Body Image Disturbances in Carcinoma Mammae Patients at RSUD RAA Soewondo Pati

Year: 2025

Type: conference-paper

Abstract: Chemotherapy in carcinoma mammae patients is known to cause significant physical and psychological side effects, which may affect body image. This study aims to examine the relationship between chemotherapy effects and body image disturbances in patients undergoing chemotherapy at RSUD RAA Soewondo Pati. A quantitative analytic design with a cross-sectional approach was used. A total of 53 respondents were selected using accidental sampling. The data collection employed validated questionnaires of chemotherapy effects and body image disturbances. The univariate analysis revealed that 39.6% of patients experienced severe chemotherapy effects, and 62.3% had negative body image disturbances. The bivariate analysis using the Chi-Square test showed a significant relationship between chemotherapy effects and body image disturbances (p = 0.029). The study concludes that chemotherapy effects significantly influence patients’ perception of their body image. It highlights the importance of holistic nursing care that addresses both physical and psychosocial aspects of cancer treatment.

Source: Proceeding Cendekia International Conference Health and Technology

DOI: 10.31596/pcicht.v3i.209

Authors: Sania Septarani, Gardha Rias Arsy, Eny Pujiati, Anita Dyah Listyarini, Sri Hindriyastuti

Institution: Institut Teknologi Kesehatan Cendekia Utama Kudus

Language: English

Topic: Cancer survivorship and care

Subfield: Oncology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W7204668386

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