Determinants of illness-specific social support and its relation to distress in long-term melanoma survivors

Determinants of illness-specific social support and its relation to distress in long-term melanoma survivors

Abstract Background Social support is considered to be one of the most important resources for coping with cancer. However, social interactions may also be detrimental, e. g. disappointing or discouraging. The present study explored: 1. the extent of illness-specific positive aspects of social suppo...

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Main Authors: Sabine Fischbeck, Veronika Weyer-Elberich, Sylke R. Zeissig, Barbara H. Imruck, Maria Blettner, Harald Binder, Manfred E. Beutel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-04-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Cancer
Oncology
Malignant melanoma
Long-term survivors
Social support
Distress
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-018-5401-1

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