A qualitative case study of body image in women with breast cancer participating in an exercise program.

IF 3 3区 医学 Q2 HEALTH CARE SCIENCES & SERVICES
Pau Mateu, Clara Teixidor-Batlle, María-Pilar Suárez-Alcázar, Pablo Salas-Medina, Ignacio Catalá-Vilaplana, Carlos Hernando-Domingo, María Muriach, Eladio Collado-Boira
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Abstract

Purpose: To analyze the body image perceptions of female breast cancer patients who took part in a physical exercise (PE) program.

Methods: Four discussion groups were held with 40 breast cancer patients participating in an exercise program. Hierarchical content analysis identified three central themes: (a) consequences of cancer, (b) coping, and (c) consequences of exercise.

Results: Regarding cancer consequences, narratives linked to the others' perception and body stigma prevailed. Participants used mutual support and empowerment as their main coping strategies. The PE program was perceived as a promoter of physical (functional and aesthetic) and psychological benefits.

Conclusions: The participation of female breast cancer patients in PE programs contributes to greater physical, psychological, and social well-being. The analyzed PE program contributed, in general, to an improvement in body image with special emphasis on body function and in cognitive and affective dimensions.

Implications for cancer survivors: PE programs can be a valuable intervention for breast cancer survivors, enhancing body image, quality of life, and emotional resilience during recovery.

参与锻炼项目的乳腺癌妇女身体形象的定性案例研究。
目的:分析参加体育锻炼(PE)项目的女性乳腺癌患者的身体形象认知。方法:对40例参加锻炼项目的乳腺癌患者进行四组讨论。分级内容分析确定了三个中心主题:(a)癌症的后果;(b)应对;(c)锻炼的后果。结果:关于癌症后果,与他人的看法和身体耻辱感相关的叙述占主导地位。参与者将相互支持和授权作为主要的应对策略。体育项目被认为是促进身体(功能和审美)和心理上的好处。结论:女性乳腺癌患者参与体育项目有助于增强其身体、心理和社会幸福感。总的来说,所分析的体育项目有助于改善身体形象,特别强调身体功能和认知和情感维度。对癌症幸存者的启示:体育项目对乳腺癌幸存者来说是一种有价值的干预,可以在康复期间提高身体形象、生活质量和情绪弹性。
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Supportive Care in Cancer
Supportive Care in Cancer 医学-康复医学
CiteScore
5.70
自引率
9.70%
发文量
751
审稿时长
3 months
期刊介绍: Supportive Care in Cancer provides members of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (MASCC) and all other interested individuals, groups and institutions with the most recent scientific and social information on all aspects of supportive care in cancer patients. It covers primarily medical, technical and surgical topics concerning supportive therapy and care which may supplement or substitute basic cancer treatment at all stages of the disease. Nursing, rehabilitative, psychosocial and spiritual issues of support are also included.
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