Association between self-efficacy and quality of life in women with breast cancer undergoing chemotherapy

• Main Authors: MZ. Kiaei, M. Ferdosi, R. Moradi, Q. Chelongar, MS. Ahmadzadeh, N. Bahmanziari
• Format: Article
• Language: fas
• Published: Qazvin University of Medical Sciences & Health Services 2016-06-01
• Series: The Journal of Qazvin University of Medical Sciences
• Subjects: Quality of Life; Self Efficacy; Breast Neoplasms
• Online Access: http://journal.qums.ac.ir/browse.php?a_id=2036&slc_lang=en&sid=1&ftxt=1

Background: Self-efficacy is known as a factor which influences health behaviors, chronic diseases management and quality of life in patients with cancer. Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the association of self-efficacy and quality of life in women with breast cancer undergoing chemotherapy. Methods: This cross sectional study was conducted in 100 women with breast cancer referred to Seyed Al-Shohada Hospital, Isfahan in 2015. The study subjects were selected by simple random sampling method. The measurement tools were the Sherer self-efficacy scale and the World Health Organization WHOQOL-BREF quality of life assessment. Data were analyzed using one-way ANOVA and Pearson’s correlation coefficient. Findings: Mean age was 48.25±11.93 years. The mean self-efficacy score and quality of life score were 55.78± 11 and 75.91±15.28, respectively and both of them were average. There was positive significant correlation between self-efficacy and quality of life. There was also significant association between self-efficacy and quality of life domains including physical health, mental health, social relationships and environment. Conclusion: With regards to the results, it seems that activities such as workshops for patients, presence of a psychologist in department of chemotherapy, and providing health facilities can be effective for increasing self-efficacy and quality of life in patients with cancer.