Predicting stress-related problems in long-term breast cancer survivors
Predicting stress-related problems in long-term breast cancer survivors
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DOI:
10.1016/j.jpsychores.2008.07.018
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发表时间:
2008-12-01
影响因子:
4.7
通讯作者:
Devins, Gerald M.
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作者:
Lebel, Sophie;Rosberger, Zeev;Devins, Gerald M.
Introduction: Little is known about the early clinical and psychosocial factors associated with subsequent stress-related problems in breast cancer Survivors. Methods: We used data collected at 3, 7, 11, and 15 months post-diagnosis to predict stress-related problems in 86 breast cancer survivors at 6 years post-diagnosis. We examined two common stress-related problems: (a) emotional distress and (b) intrusion and avoidance. Hypothesized risk factors included perceived stressfulness of the cancer; fear of the future; poor perceived health; initial stress-related problems; avoidance coping; and second cancer experience. Hypothesized protective factors included active coping (seeking social support; positive problem solving); optimism; and social support. Results: Hierarchical multiple regression analyses, controlling for age and education, indicated that positive problem-solving coping at 3 months and emotional distress at 7 months significantly predicted 6-year emotional distress (R-2=.24, P