TY - JOUR
T1 - Breast Cancer Diagnosis and Factors Influencing Treatment Decisions in Ghana
AU - Aziato, Lydia
AU - Clegg-Lamptey, Joe Nat A.
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
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PY - 2015/5/4
Y1 - 2015/5/4
N2 - Researchers in this study explored the reactions of women with breast cancer and identified factors influencing treatment decisions. A qualitative exploratory approach was employed. Participants were recruited from a tertiary hospital and a breast cancer support group. Purposive sampling recruited 12 women. It was found that women identified breast lesions accidentally or intentionally and that diagnosis was delayed. Emotional reactions to diagnosis included shock and sadness. Factors that influenced treatment were the influence of other people, alternative sources of treatment, faith and support, knowledge, “tuning the mind,” and effects on intimacy. Health professionals should develop effective communication and counseling skills for clients.
AB - Researchers in this study explored the reactions of women with breast cancer and identified factors influencing treatment decisions. A qualitative exploratory approach was employed. Participants were recruited from a tertiary hospital and a breast cancer support group. Purposive sampling recruited 12 women. It was found that women identified breast lesions accidentally or intentionally and that diagnosis was delayed. Emotional reactions to diagnosis included shock and sadness. Factors that influenced treatment were the influence of other people, alternative sources of treatment, faith and support, knowledge, “tuning the mind,” and effects on intimacy. Health professionals should develop effective communication and counseling skills for clients.
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=84929030230&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1080/07399332.2014.911299
DO - 10.1080/07399332.2014.911299
M3 - Article
C2 - 24750095
AN - SCOPUS:84929030230
SN - 0739-9332
VL - 36
SP - 543
EP - 557
JO - Health Care for Women International
JF - Health Care for Women International
IS - 5
ER -