Correlation between social support and quality of life among women with breast cancer

Abstract

Author(s): Hind Sabah Atiyah* and Hawraa Hussein Ghafel

Background: Recently more studies have focused on the quality of life for breast cancer patients, since it is critical in making medical decisions, including managing patients' conditions and treatments, and evaluating treatment outcomes. Social support, self-efficacy, and hope have been reported to be associated with QoL of breast cancer survivors.

Objectives: To find out the correlation between social support and quality of life among women with breast cancer.

Methodology: inferential correlational study was started at 1 October, 2022 to 5 April, 2023, A non-probability (purposive) sample consist of (150) women diagnosed with breast cancer who attending oncology teaching hospital was chosen based on a set of criteria. The questionnaire was constructed based on prior studies and a review of relevant literature. It was assessed by a direct supervisor and a panel of specialists, who recommended that some items be changed, and thereafter all of the suggested adjustments were implemented. The data were analysed and interpreted through use of the application of Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS), version 26.0.

Results: Findings depicts that there is a high significant correlation (strong positive) between social support and quality of life among women with breast cancer as seen with high significant positive correlation at p-value=0.001.

Conclusion: There is high significant correlation (strong positive) between social support and quality of life among women with breast cancer as seen with high significant positive correlation. Recommendations: The quality of life of patients with breast cancer needs more attention by the health care facilities, especially that of community health.

Recommendations: The quality of life of patients with breast cancer needs more attention by the health care facilities, especially that of community health.

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