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ArticleSupportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer2024

Comparing spiritual wellbeing and illness perceptions between cancer patients from culturally and linguistically diverse and those from mainstream backgrounds in Australia.

Mehak Batra, Claire Gallagher, Eva Yuen, Victoria M White, Bircan Erbas, Carlene Wilson

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Mehak BatraDepartment of Public Health, School of Psychology and Public Health, La Trobe University, Bundoora, VIC, Australia.
Claire GallagherDepartment of Public Health, School of Psychology and Public Health, La Trobe University, Bundoora, VIC, Australia.
Eva YuenDepartment of Public Health, School of Psychology and Public Health, La Trobe University, Bundoora, VIC, Australia.
Victoria M WhiteOlivia Newton-John Cancer Wellness and Research Centre, Heidelberg, VIC, Australia.
Bircan ErbasDepartment of Public Health, School of Psychology and Public Health, La Trobe University, Bundoora, VIC, Australia.
Carlene WilsonMelbourne School of Population and Global Health, University of Melbourne, Carlton, VIC, Australia. Carlene.Wilson1@unimelb.edu.au.

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Cancer Australia grant CA-G1718/35
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Abstract

objectiveCancer presents a significant health challenge, particularly within culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) populations. Religious, spiritual, and personal beliefs regarding illness may mitigate its psychological and physical impacts, varying with CALD status. This study aims to assess illness perceptions in Australian cancer patients from both CALD and Anglo-Australian backgrounds and to explore the associations between spiritual wellbeing and illness perceptions within these groups.

designCross-sectional study, involving 119 cancer patients from CALD backgrounds (Arabic, Chinese, and Greek) and 50 Anglo-Australians. Spiritual wellbeing and cancer perception were assessed using the World Health Organization Quality of Life-Spirituality, Religiousness, and Personal Beliefs questionnaire and the revised Illness Perception Questionnaire, respectively. Linear regression models analyzed associations.

resultsCALD patients perceived their cancer as less enduring (β - 4.74, 95%CI - 6.16, - 3.31) and symptoms as less predictable (- 4.96, 95%CI - 6.12, - 3.86) compared to Anglo-Australians. They had lower confidence in medical interventions (- 2.96, 95%CI - 3.36, - 1.22) and poorer illness understanding (- 4.66, 95%CI - 5.83, - 3.49). In Greek-speaking patients, an increase in spiritual wellbeing was associated with less favourable perceptions of treatment controllability (β - 2.25, 95%CI - 4.39, - 0.09). Conversely, for Chinese-speaking patients, an increase in spiritual wellbeing was associated with improved illness perception across all domains except for consequences and emotional representation. However, no significant association was observed for Arabic patients.

conclusionDifferences in illness perceptions exist among CALD and Anglo-Australians. Spiritual wellbeing appears linked to more favourable perceptions; however, differential effects emerged among groups, emphasizing the need for culturally tailored interventions to improve outcomes.

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NeoplasmsQuality of LifeSpiritualityAdultAgedAustraliaCross-Sectional StudiesCultural DiversityFemaleHumansLinear ModelsMaleMiddle AgedSurveys and QuestionnairesBeliefsCALD communitiesCancerPerceptionsSpiritual

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