BACKGROUND: This study investigated the association between worrying about own children and low psychological well-being during the year that follows breast cancer. METHODS: In an observational population-based study, we collected data from 313 women operated for breast cancer at Sahlgrenska University Hospital in Gothenburg, Sweden. RESULTS: Worrying about one's own children (3-7 on a 1-7 visual digital scale) was, among other variables, significantly associated with low psychological well-being 1 year after breast cancer surgery (relative risk 2.63; 95% CI 1.77-3.90; posterior probability value 98.8%). CONCLUSIONS: In this group of women operated for breast cancer, we found an association between worrying about one's own children and low psychological well-being. In a healthcare system where resources are scarce, it becomes imperative to identify to whom resources should be directed. Therefore, we may consider prioritizing psychological interventions for mothers with younger children and develop effective means to communicate about issues related to the children to increase chances of an effective, successful rehabilitation.
BACKGROUND: This study investigated the association between worrying about own children and low psychological well-being during the year that follows breast cancer. METHODS: In an observational population-based study, we collected data from 313 women operated for breast cancer at Sahlgrenska University Hospital in Gothenburg, Sweden. RESULTS: Worrying about one's own children (3-7 on a 1-7 visual digital scale) was, among other variables, significantly associated with low psychological well-being 1 year after breast cancer surgery (relative risk 2.63; 95% CI 1.77-3.90; posterior probability value 98.8%). CONCLUSIONS: In this group of women operated for breast cancer, we found an association between worrying about one's own children and low psychological well-being. In a healthcare system where resources are scarce, it becomes imperative to identify to whom resources should be directed. Therefore, we may consider prioritizing psychological interventions for mothers with younger children and develop effective means to communicate about issues related to the children to increase chances of an effective, successful rehabilitation.
Authors: Thordis K Thorsteinsdottir; Heiddis Valdimarsdottir; Johan Stranne; Ulrica Wilderäng; Eva Haglind; Gunnar Steineck Journal: Support Care Cancer Date: 2017-12-09 Impact factor: 3.603
Authors: Andreas Dinkel; Marielouise Kornmayer; Jürgen E Gschwend; Birgitt Marten-Mittag; Peter Herschbach; Kathleen Herkommer Journal: Fam Cancer Date: 2014-09 Impact factor: 2.375
Authors: Eliza M Park; Elise M Stephenson; Cynthia W Moore; Allison M Deal; Anna C Muriel Journal: Support Care Cancer Date: 2018-10-27 Impact factor: 3.603