PSYCHOSOCIAL REPERCUSSIONS OF RADIOTHERAPY TREATMENT FOR CERVICAL CANCER: A QUALITATIVE APPROACH

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https://doi.org/10.1590/ce.v28i0.88966

Keywords:

Stress, Psychological, Psychosocial Impact, Psycho-Oncology, Radiotherapy, Brachytherapy.

Abstract

Objective: to understand the psychosocial repercussions of post radiotherapy treatment for cervical cancer.

Method: qualitative study, with the participation of patients in post radiotherapy treatment for cervical cancer in an onco-gynecologic nursing outpatient clinic, located in the Municipality of Rio de Janeiro - Brazil. Data were collected during the months of March and April 2019 by means of open interview and submitted to content analysis.

Results: four categories were defined: the construct of social roles: the loss of female identity; the sexuality of post-treated women for cervical cancer: marital repercussions; difficulties in adapting to the new life condition: rebuilding the body image; living with cervical cancer: rethinking life and rebuilding values through the support network.

Final considerations: the results contribute to the direction of care, increasing the quality of life and helping these women reorganize their professional, social, and family lives.

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Published

2023-01-19

How to Cite

Pimentel, N. B. L., Modesto, F. C., Lima, V. C. G. S., Oliveira, A. M. de, Andrade, K. B. S. de, Fuly, P. dos S. C., & Santos, M. S. C. dos. (2023). PSYCHOSOCIAL REPERCUSSIONS OF RADIOTHERAPY TREATMENT FOR CERVICAL CANCER: A QUALITATIVE APPROACH. Cogitare Enfermagem, 28. https://doi.org/10.1590/ce.v28i0.88966

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Vol. 28 (2023)

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ORIGINAL ARTICLE

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