Examining the Relationship between Social Support from Family and Close Friends and Life Satisfaction in Cancer Patients

سال انتشار: 1403
محل انتشار: نهمین همایش ملی تحقیقات میان رشته ای در مدیریت و علوم پزشکی
کد COI اختصاصی: IRCMMS09_069
زبان مقاله: انگلیسی
تعداد مشاهده: 42

نویسندگان

BS of Public health, Faculty of health, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj,Iran

Assistant Professor, Department of Public Health, Faculty of Public Health, KurdistanUniversity of Medical Sciences, Kurdistan, Iran

چکیده

Background and Objective:Cancer is one of the leading causes of mortality worldwide, and the number of cancer cases is expected to rise significantly by ۲۰۵۰. With advancements in treatment, cancer has become a chronic condition, requiring continuous emotional and social support from family and friends. Social support plays a critical role in enhancing life satisfaction and well-being in cancer patients. This study aims to explore the relationship between social support from family and close friends and life satisfaction in cancer patients in Sanandaj.Methods:This cross-sectional study involved ۱۰۰ cancer patients in ۲۰۱۷, selected through convenience sampling. Data were collected using a demographic questionnaire, the Functional Social Support Questionnaire (which assesses emotional, informational, seeking, and instrumental support), and the Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS). Statistical analyses, including ANOVA, t-tests, regression, and Pearson correlation, were performed to examine the relationship between social support and life satisfaction.Results:The mean age of participants was ۴۵.۴۴ years, with ۵۶% women and ۴۴% men. The overall social support score was high, with a mean of ۲۴۶, while the life satisfaction score was moderate at ۲۳.۷۱. A significant positive correlation was found between all dimensions of social support (emotional, informational, instrumental, and seeking) and life satisfaction.Conclusion:The study found a direct relationship between social support from family and close friends and increased life satisfaction in cancer patients. These findings underscore the importance of social networks in improving the quality of life in cancer patients

کلیدواژه ها

Social Support, Life Satisfaction, Cancer Patients

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