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Investigating the level of perceived social support and its predictive factors in cancer patients in Kerman: A cross-sectional study
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Mohsen Momeni   , Fatemeh Rahimpour , Mina Danaei |
| Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran |
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Abstract: (321 Views) |
Introduction: Cancer causes a lot of stress in a person's life. One of the most important ways to deal with tensions is social support.
Objective: The present study was designed to investigate the status of perceived social support and its related factors in cancer patients admitted to teaching hospitals in Kerman in 1401.
Method: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 380 cancer patients hospitalized in Afzalipur and Shahid Bahonar hospitals in Kerman. Sherburne and Stuart's social support scale was used to measure the level of social support. Data were analyzed using SPSS software. The 57th cutoff line was used to analyze the data. Univariate tests and logistic regression were used to investigate the predictive factors of high social support.
Findings: More than half of the study participants (58.3%) had high social support. Based the results of regression, patients’ age (P=0.015), marital status (P=0.001), Level of education (P=0.002), and location (P=0.001) can predict perceived social support in patients.
Discussion and conclusion: Cancer patients hospitalized in teaching hospitals of Kerman University of Medical Sciences had good perceived social support. Older, married, highly educated, and urban residents experienced higher social support. It is suggested to provide family-oriented care educational interventions to involve and participate more in the families of cancer patients. Also, health service providers and non-governmental organizations should help patients in identifying effective support networks and resources. |
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| Keywords: Perceived Social support, Cancer, Predictive factors |
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Type of Study: Applicable |
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Received: 2024/09/25 | Accepted: 2024/12/26 | Published: 2024/04/29
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