CJRTP

《Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice》 ›› 2012, Vol. 18 ›› Issue (9): 861-862.

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Correlation between Social Support and Self-efficacy for Patients with Breast Cancer during Postoperative Chemotherapy

ZHOU Yi-feng, LI Yi-ju, XU Qing   

  1. Shanghai Public Health School, Shanghai 200434, China
  • Received:2012-03-19 Revised:1900-01-01 Published:2012-09-25 Online:2012-09-25

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Abstract: Objective To observe the level of social support and self-efficacy of the breast cancer patients with postoperative chemotherapy, and study the relationship between them. Methods 76 patients were investigated with Social Support Rating Scale and Strategies Used by Patients to Promote Health (SUPPH). Results The total and every dimension scores of SUPPH and Social Support decreased in the patients. The total and every dimension scores of Social Support positively correlated with every dimension scores of SUPPH (P<0.01). Conclusion The level of self-efficacy and social support may relate each other.

Key words: breast cancer, chemotherapy, social support, self-efficacy