Effect of Psycho-educational Program on Emotional Distress, Body Image and Quality of Sexual Life among Women with Breast Cancer | ||||
| International Egyptian Journal of Nursing Sciences and Research | ||||
| Volume 6, Issue 2, May 2025, Page 345-361 PDF (756.3 K) | ||||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||||
| DOI: 10.21608/ejnsr.2025.382800.1449 | ||||
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| Authors | ||||
Asmaa Mohamed AlAbd   1; Faten Mohamed Wafa1; Soha Kamel Mosbah Mahmoud2; Fathyea Said Sayed Ibrahim1
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| 1Psychiatric and Mental Health nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Benha University, Egypt | ||||
| 2Community Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Benha University, Egypt | ||||
| Abstract | ||||
| Background: Worldwide, breast cancer continues to be one of the most common cancers to strike women, with significant physical, psychological, and social implications. Aim: Evaluate the effect of a structured psycho-educational program on emotional distress, body image, and sexual quality of life among women with breast cancer. Subject and methods: A purposive sample of 161 women with a diagnosis with breast cancer participated in a quasi-experimental design at the Benha Insurance Hospital's Oncology Outpatient Clinic. Data collection instruments were used: Tool (I): Structured interviewing questionnaire sheet- gathered socio-demographic and clinical data, Tool (II): Perceived Emotional Distress Inventory (PEDI), Tool (III): Body Image Scale (BIS), and Tool (IV): The Sexual Quality of Life-Female (SQOL-F). The study group showed a significant reduction in emotional distress scores and significant improvements in body image and sexual well-being post-intervention compared to the control group (p < 0.05). The study concluded that the psycho-educational program demonstrated a significant positive impact on reducing emotional distress and enhancing both body image and sexual quality of life among women with breast cancer. Therefore, this study recommended that healthcare providers should integrate psycho-educational support into standard oncology services to ensure more comprehensive, patient-centered care. | ||||
| Keywords | ||||
| Body image; Breast Cancer; Emotional Distress; Psycho-educational Program; Quality of Sexual Life | ||||
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