Association between self-efficacy and quality of life in women with breast cancer undergoing chemotherapy
| Author | mohammad zakaria kiaei | en |
| Author | M Ferdosi | en |
| Author | reza moradi | en |
| Author | Q Chelongar | en |
| Author | mahdieh sadat ahmadzadeh | en |
| Author | Najmeh Bahmanziari | en |
| Orcid | Najmeh Bahmanziari [0000-0001-8275-0312] | en |
| Issued Date | 2016-07-13 | en |
| Abstract | Background: Self-efficacy is known as a factor which influences health behaviors, chronic diseases management and quality of life in patients with cancer. Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the association of self-efficacy and quality of life in women with breast cancer undergoing chemotherapy. Methods: This cross sectional study was conducted in 100 women with breast cancer referred to Seyed Al-Shohada Hospital, Isfahan in 2015. The study subjects were selected by simple random sampling method. The measurement tools were the Sherer self-efficacy scale and the World Health Organization WHOQOL-BREF quality of life assessment. Data were analyzed using one-way ANOVA and Pearson’s correlation coefficient. Findings: Mean age was 48.25±11.93 years. The mean self-efficacy score and quality of life score were 55.78± 11 and 75.91±15.28, respectively and both of them were average. There was positive significant correlation between self-efficacy and quality of life. There was also significant association between self-efficacy and quality of life domains including physical health, mental health, social relationships and environment. Conclusion: With regards to the results, it seems that activities such as workshops for patients, presence of a psychologist in department of chemotherapy, and providing health facilities can be effective for increasing self-efficacy and quality of life in patients with cancer. | en |
| DOI | https://doi.org/ | en |
| Keyword | Quality of Life | en |
| Keyword | Self Efficacy | en |
| Keyword | Breast Neoplasms | en |
| Publisher | Brieflands | en |
| Title | Association between self-efficacy and quality of life in women with breast cancer undergoing chemotherapy | en |
| Type | Research Article | en |
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