A Study on Behaviors for Preventing Recurrence and Quality of Life in Breast Cancer Survivors.
10.4040/jkan.2008.38.2.187
- Author:
Hyo Suk MIN
1
;
Sun Young PARK
;
Joung Sun LIM
;
Mi Ok PARK
;
Hyo Jin WON
;
Jong Im KIM
Author Information
1. Chungnam National University Hospital, Daejeon, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't ; English Abstract
- Keywords:
Breast cancer;
Recurrence;
Quality of Life
- MeSH:
Adaptation, Psychological;
Adult;
Aged;
Breast Neoplasms/prevention & control/*psychology/therapy;
Data Interpretation, Statistical;
Demography;
Dietary Supplements;
Exercise Therapy;
Female;
*Health Behavior;
Humans;
Life Style;
Middle Aged;
Neoplasm Recurrence, Local/*prevention & control;
*Quality of Life;
Questionnaires;
Recurrence;
Survivors/*psychology
- From:
Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing
2008;38(2):187-194
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: This study was to identify behaviors preventing the recurrence of breast cancer and the level of quality of life. METHODS: This descriptive study was conducted using a structured questionnaire from November 1, 2006 to December 25, 2006 . One hundred and twenty two women breast cancer survivors were recruited by convenience sampling. RESULTS: The most frequent behavior for preventing recurrence of the breast cancer was dietary treatment (90.9%) and exercise (86.8%) was the second behavior. In addition, most of them perceived these behaviors as 'very effective' (82.8%). The degree of the quality of life of a breast cancer survivor was 5.34 point indicating a 'medium level'. CONCLUSION: Breast cancer survivors pursued various behaviors for preventing recurrence of breast cancer. Therefore, the nursing interventions should be focused on a systematic educational approach considering healthy behaviors to prevent breast cancer recurrence for breast cancer survivors.
