Association between self-efficacy and quality of life in women with breast cancer undergoing chemotherapy

mohammad zakaria kiaei; M Ferdosi; reza moradi; Q Chelongar; mahdieh sadat ahmadzadeh; Najmeh Bahmanziari

Journal of Inflammatory Diseases

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Association between self-efficacy and quality of life in women with breast cancer undergoing chemotherapy

Author(s):

mohammad zakaria kiaei,

M Ferdosi,

reza moradi^,*,

Q Chelongar,

mahdieh sadat ahmadzadeh,

Najmeh Bahmanziari

Journal of Inflammatory Diseases:Vol. 20, issue 2; 65-58

Article type:Research Article

How to Cite:mohammad zakaria kiaeiM Ferdosireza moradiQ Chelongarmahdieh sadat ahmadzadehNajmeh Bahmanziariet al.Association between self-efficacy and quality of life in women with breast cancer undergoing chemotherapy.J Inflamm Dis.20(2):e155964.

Abstract

Background: Self-efficacy is known as a factor which influences health behaviors, chronic diseases management and quality of life in patients with cancer. Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the association of self-efficacy and quality of life in women with breast cancer undergoing chemotherapy. Methods: This cross sectional study was conducted in 100 women with breast cancer referred to Seyed Al-Shohada Hospital, Isfahan in 2015. The study subjects were selected by simple random sampling method. The measurement tools were the Sherer self-efficacy scale and the World Health Organization WHOQOL-BREF quality of life assessment. Data were analyzed using one-way ANOVA and Pearson’s correlation coefficient. Findings: Mean age was 48.25±11.93 years. The mean self-efficacy score and quality of life score were 55.78± 11 and 75.91±15.28, respectively and both of them were average. There was positive significant correlation between self-efficacy and quality of life. There was also significant association between self-efficacy and quality of life domains including physical health, mental health, social relationships and environment. Conclusion: With regards to the results, it seems that activities such as workshops for patients, presence of a psychologist in department of chemotherapy, and providing health facilities can be effective for increasing self-efficacy and quality of life in patients with cancer.

Keywords

Quality of Life

Self Efficacy

Breast Neoplasms

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