Socio-Ecological Environmental Characteristics of Young Chinese Breast Cancer Survivors.

Publisher: Oncology Nursing Society Country of Publication: United States NLM ID: 7809033 Publication Model: Print Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1538-0688 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 0190535X NLM ISO Abbreviation: Oncol Nurs Forum Subsets: MEDLINE

Publication: Pittsburgh, PA : Oncology Nursing Society
Original Publication: New York, Oncology Nursing Society.

Breast Neoplasms* ; Cancer Survivors*; China ; Family ; Female ; Humans ; Quality of Life ; Survivors

Purpose: To explore the environmental characteristics of young breast cancer survivors (YBCSs) in China.
Participants & Setting: 17 participants aged 18-45 years were recruited from hospitals and through participant referral in Shanghai, China.
Methodologic Approach: Semistructured interviews were conducted to explore the environmental characteristics of YBCSs. Content analysis was performed to analyze the data.
Findings: The following four domains emerged from the analysis.
Implications for Nursing: The study provides insights into the specific issues of YBCSs at different environmental levels. Nurses should collaborate with the healthcare team, family members, and other stakeholders in addressing these issues to support YBCSs. Culturally tailored support should be developed to release the burden of socially desired roles and other cultural issues for Chinese YBCSs.

Keywords: ecological environment; quality of life; support; young breast cancer survivors

Date Created: 20210819 Date Completed: 20211015 Latest Revision: 20211015

20240104

10.1188/21.ONF.481-490

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