ArticleAsia-Pacific journal of oncology nursing
Exploring Lived Experiences of Married Pakistani Women Post-Mastectomy.
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- The emotions experienced by women undergoing mastectomy over the course of the disease and treatment: a qualitative study.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2025Article
- The Lived Experience of Ethiopian Women After Mastectomy due to Breast Cancer: A Qualitative Study.Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP · 2024Article
- Lived experiences of post-mastectomy women: A qualitative study of Western Rajasthan.Journal of education and health promotion · 2023Article
- Impact of Mastectomy on Body Image and Sexuality from a LGBTQ Perspective: A Narrative Review.Journal of clinical medicine · 2021Review
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Abstract
objectiveThis qualitative descriptive exploratory study aimed to explore the lived experiences of married Pakistani women, 2 years post-mastectomy.
methodsTwelve participants were recruited through purposive sampling from outpatient oncology clinic from a tertiary care hospital in Pakistan. Interviews were audio-taped and transcribed, and then themes and sub-themes were identified.
resultsWomen verbalized a range of their experiences throughout the span from diagnosis to mastectomy. One over arching theme, quality of life and four main themes and their subthemes emerged from the data. Following are the themes; from history to diagnosis, worries, coping strategies, and recommendations.
conclusionsThe study findings revealed that effective coping strategies were beneficial for these women, as these women coped well after being diagnosed with breast cancer. Strong recommendations were made by the participants for the formulation of support groups, which could help them reduce their anxiety through information exchange.
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