Estresse e Saúde Mental em Pacientes Oncológicas de Corumbá-MS

Abstract

Breast cancer is the most common neoplasm among women, affecting 10.5% of the female population. It is known that breast cancer is a multifactorial disease, generating repercussions in various areas of a woman's life, such as self-esteem, identification, and interpersonal relationships. Furthermore, the treatment of the disease can alter quality of life, causing feelings of tension and uncertainty, leading to suffering. Therefore, this study aims to identify the impacts of the disease on mental health and the development of stress in cancer patients in Corumbá-MS. The methodology used was a descriptive and qualitative method with a quantitative approach. Semi-structured interviews were conducted and instruments such as the Cognitive Fusion Questionnaire (CFQ-7), Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9), and World Health Organization Quality of Life-bref (WHOQOL-bref) were applied. Thus, the study seeks to understand the indicators of stress, quality of life, and mental health, aiming for a better understanding of the psychological suffering of patients. The results indicated that women exposed to breast cancer demonstrated better coping strategies when faced with stressful events, and that even within this context they showed good psychological flexibility.