Self-esteem of Women with Breast Cancer Undergoing Oncological Treatment: A Cross-sectional Study.
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| Title: | Self-esteem of Women with Breast Cancer Undergoing Oncological Treatment: A Cross-sectional Study. |
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| Alternate Title: | Autoestima de mujeres con cáncer de mama en tratamiento oncológico: un estudio transversa. |
| Authors: | Andrade, João Vitor1 (AUTHOR) jvma100@gmail.com, Souza, Juliana Cristina Martins de1 (AUTHOR), Bressan, Vânia Regina1 (AUTHOR), Resck, Zélia Marilda Rodrigues1 (AUTHOR), Nogueira, Denismar Alves2 (AUTHOR), Terra, Fábio de Souza1 (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | Salud Mental. May/Jun2026, Vol. 49 Issue 3, p139-147. 9p. |
| Subjects: | Self-esteem, Cancer treatment, Cross-sectional method, Drug side effects, Religiousness, Breast tumors, Females |
| Abstract (English): | Introduction: Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer and the leading cause of cancer-related mortality among women, with biopsychosocial impacts that can significantly affect self-esteem. Objective: To analyze the self-esteem of women with breast cancer undergoing oncological treatment and its association with sociodemographic, clinical, behavioral, and treatment-related variables. Method: This is a cross-sectional, quantitative, and descriptive-analytical study conducted with 210 women at a High-Complexity Oncology Center. Data were collected through interviews using the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale and analyzed with statistical tests and logistic regression. Results: Most participants reported high self-esteem (86.2%), while 11.4% presented average self-esteem and 2.4% exhibited low self-esteem. Religious beliefs, religious habits, symptoms/side effects, and significant life events were associated with self-esteem. In some cases, religious habits, the presence of side effects, and the occurrence of significant events contributed to reducing self-esteem. Discussion and conclusion: Despite the predominance of high self-esteem, factors such as religiosity, physical symptoms, and significant life events negatively influence self-esteem. The healthcare team plays an essential role in providing comprehensive care, and future studies should explore interventions designed to promote emotional well-being and self-esteem in women with breast cancer undergoing oncological treatment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
| Abstract (Spanish): | Introducción: El cáncer de mama es el tipo de cáncer más común y la principal causa de mortalidad por cáncer entre las mujeres, con impactos biopsicosociales que pueden afectar significativamente la autoestima. Objetivo: Analizar la autoestima de mujeres con cáncer de mama sometidas a tratamiento oncológico y su asociación con variables sociodemográficas, clínicas, conductuales y relacionadas con el tratamiento. Método: Se trata de un estudio transversal, cuantitativo y descriptivo-analítico realizado con 210 mujeres en un Centro Oncológico de Alta Complejidad. Los datos fueron recolectados mediante entrevistas utilizando la Escala de Autoestima de Rosenberg y analizados con pruebas estadísticas y regresión logística. Resultados: La mayoría de las participantes reportó una autoestima alta (86.2%), mientras que el 11.4% tenía autoestima moderada y el 2.4% autoestima baja. Las creencias religiosas, los hábitos religiosos, los síntomas/efectos secundarios y los eventos significativos de la vida se asociaron con la autoestima. Específicamente, los hábitos religiosos, la presencia de efectos secundarios y la ocurrencia de eventos significativos contribuyeron a la reducción de la autoestima en ciertos casos. Discusión y conclusión: A pesar del predominio de una autoestima alta, factores como la religiosidad, los síntomas físicos y los acontecimientos vitales significativos influyen negativamente en la autoestima. El equipo sanitario desempeña un papel esencial en la prestación de una atención integral, y futuros estudios deberían explorar intervenciones dirigidas a promover el bienestar emocional y la autoestima en mujeres con cáncer de mama sometidas a tratamiento oncológico. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Abstract: | Introduction: Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer and the leading cause of cancer-related mortality among women, with biopsychosocial impacts that can significantly affect self-esteem. Objective: To analyze the self-esteem of women with breast cancer undergoing oncological treatment and its association with sociodemographic, clinical, behavioral, and treatment-related variables. Method: This is a cross-sectional, quantitative, and descriptive-analytical study conducted with 210 women at a High-Complexity Oncology Center. Data were collected through interviews using the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale and analyzed with statistical tests and logistic regression. Results: Most participants reported high self-esteem (86.2%), while 11.4% presented average self-esteem and 2.4% exhibited low self-esteem. Religious beliefs, religious habits, symptoms/side effects, and significant life events were associated with self-esteem. In some cases, religious habits, the presence of side effects, and the occurrence of significant events contributed to reducing self-esteem. Discussion and conclusion: Despite the predominance of high self-esteem, factors such as religiosity, physical symptoms, and significant life events negatively influence self-esteem. The healthcare team plays an essential role in providing comprehensive care, and future studies should explore interventions designed to promote emotional well-being and self-esteem in women with breast cancer undergoing oncological treatment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 01853325 |
| DOI: | 10.17711/SM.0185-3325.2026.19 |
