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Hacia la Promoción de la Salud
Print version ISSN 0121-7577
Abstract
MONTALVO PRIETO, Amparo Astrid et al. DEMOGRAPHIC CONDITIONS AND LEVEL OF UNCERTAINTY IN WOMEN FACING THE DIAGNOSIS OF BREAST CANCER. Hacia promoc. Salud [online]. 2016, vol.21, n.2, pp.114-126. ISSN 0121-7577. https://doi.org/10.17151/hpsal.2016.21.2.9.
Objective: To associate sociodemographic conditions and the level of uncertainty in women facing the diagnosis of breast cancer in health institutions in Cartagena. Methodology: Descriptive, correlational study of 108 women with a diagnosis of less than one year breast cancer. Two instruments were used: the socio-demographic survey and the Mishel Uncertainty in Illness Scale for the adult. Data were organized in Excel and processed in SPSS. For bivariate analysis the Chi square (Prob. Chi square p <0.05) test was used. Results: Sixty-point two percent had a regular level of uncertainty with the highest incidence in the 45-64 years old group and a low educational level 47% (51). In evaluating Stimulus Framework, 61.1% (66) they did not know whether there would be changes in treatment, they could not plan their future, 50.9% (55), and they could not predict the course of their disease 60.2% (65). Sixty-point two percent (65) recognize the health team as responsible for their care. Association between schooling and the level of uncertainty with a value of p = 0.03 was found. Conclusions: The level of education was associated with the level of uncertainty in the participants. Because age is a predictor factor in this disease, actions aimed at early diagnosis should be established. As a credible authority, nursing must perform care actions at the time of diagnosis to reduce questions and emotional distress.
Keywords : Uncertainty; breast cancer; diagnosis; nursing care; feelings.