期刊名称：International Journal of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences
印刷版ISSN：2163-1948
电子版ISSN：2163-1956
出版年度：2021
卷号：11
期号：1
页码：1-5
DOI：10.5923/j.ijpbs.20211101.01
语种：English
出版社：Scientific & Academic Publishing Co.
摘要：Introduction: According to the American Cancer Society, breast cancer is the most prevalent type of cancer reported in women in Puerto Rico. It is a phenomenon that impacts the lives of women and their families, In addition, cancer treatment can be serious stressors. Method: The present investigation sought to evaluate the health-related quality of life in a group of women diagnosed with breast cancer. We pretend to explore whether there are differences in patients who have not obtained a cancer diagnosis and those who have. Also, it was intended to establish relationships between the scale that measures quality of life in patients diagnosed with cancer in Puerto Rico (SMQLPWC-PR). Purpose: Although death rates have been declining over time, the death rates of women with breast cancer in PR remain high. Recognizing this phenomenon and understanding the impact it has on lives of these women and their families, we would like to help woman with cancer to reduce their suffering; in addition to educate patients to manage the disease. The study consisted of a group of participants with cancer (n = 27) and a control comparison group (n = 61). The group of cancer patients completed the scale that measures the Quality of Life of cancer patients in Puerto Rico (SMQLPW-PR) and the comparison group completed the SF36 scale (Short Form Health Survey in Spanish) that measures Health Quality of Life and the Personal Spirituality Scale. Results and conclusions: Social support was observed as a construct that affects how women with cancer in Puerto Rico feel. Moreover, physical exercise and the religious element seem to contribute positively to the quality of life in those women. We conclude that the three previously mentioned elements should be promoted in these patients to enhance their quality of life.
关键词：Breast Cancer; Spirituality; Quality of Life related to health; Puerto Rico; Public health
