Exploring the multifaceted impact of breast cancer on the body image

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ID6061957
AuthorsAmelia Davis (0000-0003-4917-1284, Department of Human Sciences and Design, Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences Baylor University Waco Texas USA), Genevieve Acevedo (Department of Human Sciences and Design, Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences Baylor University Waco Texas USA), Alyssa Crowley‐miller (Department of Human Sciences and Design, Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences Baylor University Waco Texas USA), Angel Tran (0009-0002-9662-0468, Department of Human Sciences and Design, Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences Baylor University Waco Texas USA), Malay Shah (0000-0002-0284-3402, Department of Human Sciences and Design, Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences Baylor University Waco Texas USA), Michael Langlais (0000-0001-8892-2808, Department of Human Sciences and Design, Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences Baylor University Waco Texas USA), Rodney Sturdivant (Department of Human Sciences and Design, Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences Baylor University Waco Texas USA), Rodney X Sturdivant (0000-0001-9316-7085, Baylor University), Gary Elkins (0000-0002-9546-0020, Department of Human Sciences and Design, Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences Baylor University Waco Texas USA), Jeong‐ju Yoo (0000-0002-9508-0757, Department of Human Sciences and Design, Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences Baylor University Waco Texas USA, corresponding author)
Year2024
Volume53
Issue2
Pages78-87
Publication date2024-12-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueFamily and Consumer Sciences Research Journal (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1077-727X • E-ISSN: 1552-3934
PublisherWiley (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1111/fcsr.12535
OpenAlexW4404044125
LanguageEN
References cited34

The goal of the study is to describe variables contributing to body image concerns among breast cancer survivors to foster positive body image. Participants for this qualitative study were recruited through convenience sampling (N = 10). The participants' ages ranged from 48 to 80, with an average of 64 years old. Data were analyzed using reflexive thematic analysis. Four themes concerned with body image were age at diagnosis, intimate partnership, preparedness for physical changes, and mental fluidity. Results from this study were used to develop strategies that can be adopted to improve the body image of cancer patients and survivors

Breast cancer · Cancer · Cancer survivorship and care · Eating Disorders and Behaviors · Medicine · Obesity and Health Practices · Psychology · Internal Medicine

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