Asian Oncol Nurs.  2023 Mar;23(1):38-45. 10.5388/aon.2023.23.1.38.

Cancer Coping, Family Support, and Posttraumatic Growth in Female Genital Cancer Patients

• An HN
• Kim JH

• KMID: 2546852
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5388/aon.2023.23.1.38

Abstract

Purpose
The purpose of this study was to identify the relationship between cancer coping, family support, and degree of posttraumatic growth in female genital cancer patients receiving chemotherapy and provide evidence for nursing intervention to enhance posttraumatic growth.
Methods
A cross-sectional study was conducted to 114 participants. The cancer coping, family support, and posttraumatic growth were measured using a self-reported questionnaire. The collected data were analyzed with independent t-test, one-way ANOVA, and Pearson correlation using the SPSS/win 28.0 statistical programs.
Results
The mean score of cancer coping was 62.65±13.53, that of intrapersonal coping 38.32±8.34, and that of interpersonal coping was 24.32±6.56. The mean score of family support was 49.06±7.32 and posttraumatic growth was 59.66±17.92. Posttraumatic growth showed a statistically significant positive correlation among intrapersonal coping (r=.80), interpersonal coping (r=.61), and family support (r=.42, p<.001).
Conclusion
To increase posttraumatic growth, it is necessary to develop coping interventions so that cancer patients can effectively and positively cope with various difficulties and problems in the process of chemotherapy.

Keyword

Chemotherapy; Genital neoplasms; Coping; Family support; Posttraumatic growth