Abstract
Background: Cervical cancer diagnosis and treatment can bring changes related to а woman's body image; which in turn can have a devastating on intimate relationships. Aim: The present study aimed to assess women's body image distress associated with cervical cancer. Methods; Design: A descriptive design was conducted. Setting: out-patient clinic in the oncology unit at Beni-Suef University hospital. Subjects: A purposive sample of 70 women. Tools: Data was collected through a structured interviewing questionnaire sheet, and body image scale. Results: The results of the study indicate that the majority (90%) of the studied women had body image distress. There is a statistically significant relationship between age and marriage age of women and their total body image scores. Conclusion: There is a statistical association between body image statuses amongst those women who were undergoing cervical cancer treatment concerning their socio-demographic characteristics. Recommendations: Implement an educational program to improve the self-body image for women with cervical cancer
Highlights
Cervical cаncer affects all aspects of а patient's life, self-concept, and body image, as well [1,2,3,4,5,6]
The results of the study indicate that the majority (90%) of the studied women had body image distress
Aim of the study The current study aims to assess women's body image distress associated with cervical cancer
Summary
Cervical cаncer affects all aspects of а patient's life, self-concept, and body image, as well [1,2,3,4,5,6]. 90% of deaths from cervical cancer occurred in low and middle-income countries [7]. Cervical cancer occurs when the cells of the cervix grow abnormally and invade other tissues and organs of the body [8,9,10]. Cervical cancer is a type of cancer that occurs in the cells of the cervix. Cervical cancer diagnosis and treatment can bring changes related to а woman's body image; which in turn can have a devastating on intimate relationships
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