Journal
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CANCER CARE
Volume 31, Issue 6, Pages -Publisher
WILEY
DOI: 10.1111/ecc.13742
Keywords
breast cancer; coping orientation; fear of cancer recurrence
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This study examined the fear of cancer recurrence levels and coping orientation of breast cancer survivors and found a positive correlation between the two. Factors such as age, education level, CAM usage, getting psychological support, and different coping strategies were associated with the fear of cancer recurrence.
Objective This study aimed to determine the fear of cancer recurrence levels and coping orientation of breast cancer survivors. Methods This descriptive exploratory study was conducted using a web-based online survey. This article is written using the STROBE checklist. The study was completed with 204 women participants. Data were collected using the 'Demographic and Clinical Information Form', 'Fear of Cancer Recurrence Inventory (FCRI)' and 'Coping Orientation to Problems Experienced Inventory-Revised (COPE-R)'. Results FCRI total score average within the scope of the study was calculated as 42.00 +/- 18.88. Women's COPE-R total score average is 80.62 +/- 13.20. There was a positive correlation between FCRI total score and COPE-R (r = 0.183, p = 0.009). According to the results of multiple linear regression analysis, age, education level, CAM usage, getting psychological support and COPE-R subscales (accommodation, avoidance, self-punishment) were associated with FCRI total score. Conclusions The fear of cancer recurrence experienced by breast cancer survivors was associated with their coping orientation. Determining the fear of cancer recurrence level and coping orientation of breast cancer survivors by healthcare professionals will guide the reduction of women's fear of cancer recurrence and further the development of adaptive coping orientation.
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