Life satisfaction in women after mastectomy – a pilot study
Journal Title: Health Problems of Civilization - Year 2019, Vol 13, Issue 2
Abstract
Background Cancer is the second most common cause of morbidity and mortality in Poland and breast cancer is the most frequent malignant neoplasm occurring in Polish women. The aim of this paper is to analyse life satisfaction in women after mastectomy. Material and methods The pilot study comprised of women with breast cancer after mastectomy and women in a good overall health. Results On the basis of the conducted studies, it may be stated that women after mastectomy have a similar life satisfaction level as healthy individuals. The statistically relevant differences have been obtained only in some subscales related to leisure time, residence and parenting attitude. Conclusions More detailed studies are required to elucidate some subtle differences in life satisfaction between women after a mastectomy and healthy women.
Authors and Affiliations
Monika Szpringer, Justyna Kaczmarczyk, Dominika Bomba, Edyta aurman-Jarząbek, Jarosław Chmielewski, Magdalena Florek-Łuszczki, Jarogniew J. Łuszczki
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