Ovarian cancer patients' psychological distress: The role of physical impairment, perceived unsupportive family and friend behaviors, perceived control, and self-esteem

Article Abstract:

Two mechanisms for the association between illness-related stress (physical impairment) and interpersonal stress (family and friend unsupportive responses) and psychologically distress of 143 ovarian cancer patients were examined cross-sectionally. Results supported the proposed models and suggest that perceived control and self-esteem are 2 mechanisms for explaining how illness-related and interpersonal stress may be associated with psychological distress among women with ovarian cancer.

Care and treatment, Diagnosis, Depression, Mental, Depression (Mood disorder), Ovarian cancer

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Partner unsupportive responses, avoidant coping, and distress among women with early stage breast cancer: Patient and partner perspectives

Article Abstract:

The role of patient and partner ratings of unsupportive behavior, avoidant coping, and distress experienced by 219 women with early stage breast cancer were evaluated. Results highlighted that though partner unsupportive responses are relatively infrequent, these behaviors interfere with some aspects of cognitive processing of cancer and contribute to long-term distress reactions.

Health aspects, Women, Social networks, Social support

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Protective buffering and psychological distress among couples coping with breast cancer: the moderating role of relationship satisfaction

Article Abstract:

Study hypotheses evaluate the moderating role of relationship satisfaction between protective buffering and psychological distress among women with breast cancers and their partners. Detrimental effects are stronger in satisfying relationships.

United States, Husband and wife, Husband-wife relations

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