Obaid, Duaa Saeed, Amin, Wafaa Ahmed. (1405). Perceived Social Support among Women with Breast Cancer. سامانه مدیریت نشریات علمی, 14(3), 204-211. doi: 10.30476/jhsss.2025.108713.2126
Duaa Saeed Obaid; Wafaa Ahmed Amin. "Perceived Social Support among Women with Breast Cancer". سامانه مدیریت نشریات علمی, 14, 3, 1405, 204-211. doi: 10.30476/jhsss.2025.108713.2126
Obaid, Duaa Saeed, Amin, Wafaa Ahmed. (1405). 'Perceived Social Support among Women with Breast Cancer', سامانه مدیریت نشریات علمی, 14(3), pp. 204-211. doi: 10.30476/jhsss.2025.108713.2126
Obaid, Duaa Saeed, Amin, Wafaa Ahmed. Perceived Social Support among Women with Breast Cancer. سامانه مدیریت نشریات علمی, 1405; 14(3): 204-211. doi: 10.30476/jhsss.2025.108713.2126
Perceived Social Support among Women with Breast Cancer
College of Nursing, University of Babylon, Hilla, Iraq
چکیده
Background: Breast cancer is the most prevalent cancer among women globally, and patients often face challenges during and after treatment. Perceived social support can reduce stress, enhance coping, and improve quality of life. To evaluate perceived social support, socio-demographic, and health-related factors in women with breast cancer. Methods: This cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted on 200 purposively sampled breast cancer patients at Marjan Medical City/Oncology Center from October 11, 2023, to February 9, 2025. Data were collected via direct interviews using a structured questionnaire and analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS), version 23. Results: Perceived social support among participants was moderate (M=3.24±0.77 on the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS) scale, with family support rated the highest (M=3.89±0.87) and friend support the lowest (M=2.73±0.94). Demographic factors (age, marital status, education, income) showed no significant association with support levels (all p-value>0.05). Health-related factors, such as time since diagnosis and treatment type, were significantly associated with perceived support (p-value<0.001). Conclusion: Targeted support interventions, particularly for vulnerable populations and those undergoing intensive treatments, should be integrated into multidisciplinary care to improve outcomes.
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