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    Stressors and vulnerabilities of young single childless women with breast cancer: a qualitative study

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    Authors
    Corney, Roslyn
    Puthussery, Shuby
    Swinglehurst, Jane
    Affiliation
    University of Bedfordshire
    Issue Date
    2014-02
    Subjects
    breast cancer
    fertility
    single women
    childless women
    vulnerabilities
    stressors
    
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    Abstract
    Purpose of the research Marital or partnership status is seldom investigated as a primary contributing factor to women's wellbeing after a diagnosis of breast cancer. It has been suggested, however, that single childless women with breast cancer may face unique stressors. This paper explores the stressors and vulnerabilities of young single childless women with a first episode of breast cancer. Methods and sample A qualitative descriptive method was used. As part of a larger study examining fertility concerns of young childless women with first episode of breast cancer, in-depth semi-structured interviews were conducted with 10 single women. Recorded interviews were analysed using the framework approach. Key results Findings cover three main themes: partnership worries; fertility concerns; and views about emotional and practical support received. Partnership worries included concerns about having to undergo treatment without a partner to support them; the fear of rejection by potential partners; and feelings about the precious time lost in diagnosis and treatment. Fertility concerns included dilemmas about having children and feelings about the options of pursuing Assisted Reproductive Techniques. Views about the emotional and practical support received included the overall support received as well as perceptions about the attitudes of health professionals towards fertility issues. Conclusions Findings indicate that single childless women with breast cancer face additional vulnerabilities and may benefit from tailored support from health care professionals and interventions specifically targeted at them.
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    Corney R, Puthussery S, Swinglehurst J. (2014) 'Stressors and vulnerabilities of young single childless women with breast cancer: a qualitative study'. European Journal of Oncology Nursing 18(1) pp17-22
    Publisher
    Elsevier
    Journal
    European Journal of Oncology Nursing
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/10547/576444
    DOI
    10.1016/j.ejon.2013.10.003
    Additional Links
    http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1462388913001300
    Type
    Article
    Language
    en
    ISSN
    1462-3889
    Sponsors
    This study was funded by the Breast Cancer Campaign (2010NovSP19).
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    10.1016/j.ejon.2013.10.003
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