ArticleIndian journal of medical and paediatric oncology : official journal of Indian Society of Medical & Paediatric Oncology
Stigma Perceived by Women Following Surgery for Breast Cancer.
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- Factors influencing stigma in Chinese postoperative breast cancer patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Frontiers in medicine · 2025Pooled it
- Assessment tools for stigma in breast cancer patients based on COSMIN guidelines: a systematic review.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2023Pooled it
- A systematic review and meta-analysis on the prepectoral single-stage breast reconstruction.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2022Pooled it
- Correlates of stigma for patients with cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2021Pooled it
- Relationship Between Supportive Care Needs and Stigma in Women With Breast Cancer: A Cross-Sectional Study.Health science reports · 2025Article
- Practical issues in recruiting and retaining Asian American breast cancer survivors in a technology-based intervention study: A discussion paper.Journal of clinical and translational science · 2025Article
- The stigma in patients with breast cancer: A concept analysis.Asia-Pacific journal of oncology nursing · 2023Review
- Clinicopathologic Profile and Psychosocial Experiences of Nigerian Breast Cancer Survivors.JCO global oncology · 2023Article
- Impact of Social Isolation, Physician-Patient Communication, and Self-perception on the Mental Health of Patients With Cancer and Cancer Survivors: National Survey Analysis.Interactive journal of medical research · 2023Article
- Quality of life of patients one year after breast-conserving surgery versus modified radical mastectomy for early breast cancer: a Kenyan tertiary hospital five-year review.The Pan African medical journal · 2023Review
- Perceived support, social and marital challenges in the lives of breast cancer survivors after illness: a self-administered cross-sectional survey.Frontiers in sociology · 2023Article
- Assessment of late treatment-related symptoms using patient-reported outcomes and various factors affecting return to work in survivors of breast cancer.Ecancermedicalscience · 2023Article
- Validation of the Cancer Stigma Scale in Nepalese Women.Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP · 2023Article
- The association between comorbidities and stigma among breast cancer survivors.Scientific reports · 2022Article
- Breast Cancer Stigma Scale: A Reliable and Valid Stigma Measure for Patients With Breast Cancer.Frontiers in psychology · 2022Article
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- Laparoscopic experience and attitudes toward a low-cost laparoscopic system among surgeons in East, Central, and Southern Africa: a survey study.Surgical endoscopy · 2021Article
- Determination of the Association between Perceived Stigma and Delay in Help-Seeking Behavior of Women with Breast Cancer.Maedica · 2021Article
- The prevalence of perceived stigma and self-blame and their associations with depression, emotional well-being and social well-being among advanced cancer patients: evidence from the APPROACH cross-sectional study in Vietnam.BMC palliative care · 2021Article
- Determinants of Breast Cancer Screening Practice among Women in Indonesia: A Nationwide Study.Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP · 2021Article
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Abstract
contextWomen undergoing treatment for breast cancer often have psychological morbidity and body image difficulties. The risk factors for increased levels of stigma in women with breast cancer have not been adequately studied.
aimsThis study aimed at investigating the associations of high levels of stigma in women with breast cancer. SETTINGS AND
designThis cross-sectional study was conducted in a comprehensive cancer center in India and recruited women (
methodsBody image difficulties, including stigma and affective symptoms, were quantified, alongside disease- and treatment-related variables using standardized questionnaires. STATISTICAL ANALYSIS USED: Univariate analysis followed by multivariate logistic regression was performed to find the risk factors of high levels of stigma related to body image.
resultsIn the univariate analysis, high levels of stigma were associated with lesser educational attainment (odds ratio [OR] =2.92, confidence interval [CI] 1.25-6.8,
conclusionsWomen with breast cancer should be screened for distress and stigma. Women opting for BCS may still have unmet emotional needs on completion of surgery and should have access to psychological interventions to address stigma, affective symptoms, and body image problems.
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