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:: Volume 13, Issue 3 (10-2024) ::
Int J Med Invest 2024, 13(3): 44-56 Back to browse issues page
Explaining The Experiences Of Breast Cancer Patients From Spiritual Care: A Qualitative Study
Majid Tavakol *
0000-0002-0679-6826
Abstract:   (66 Views)
Background: Diagnosing breast cancer poses a challenge for all affected women, triggering varying levels of emotional distress. Despite medical advancements, breast cancer remains a significant source of stress that can persist long after diagnosis.
Methods: This qualitative study employed a content analysis approach, with 13 breast cancer patients from Khatam Al Anbia Cancer Center in Jahrom city as participants. Sampling was purposeful and continued until data saturation was achieved. Semi-structured interviews were used for data collection, which were analyzed using MAXQDA 2020 software (VERBI).
Results: The average age of participants was 44.30 years, with 12 married and 1 single. Their average illness duration was 2.68 years. Initial analysis yielded 252 semantic units, which were condensed into 85 primary codes, 18 sub-categories, 9 sub-categories, and 3 categories (spirituality definition, barriers to acquiring spirituality, and solutions for providing spirituality).
Conclusion: The study's findings indicate that spiritual experiences can help breast cancer patients cope with the disease and its mental, psychological, and physical complications, ultimately improving their condition.
 
Keywords: Breast cancer, Spiritual care, Qualitative study.
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Type of Study: Review | Subject: General
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