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01-06-2021 | Affective Disorder | Original Paper

Spiritual Well-Being, Depression, and Quality of Life Among Latina Breast Cancer Survivors

Authors: O. Garduño-Ortega, J. Morales-Cruz, M. Hunter-Hernández, F. Gany, R. Costas-Muñiz

Published in: Journal of Religion and Health | Issue 3/2021

Abstract

This study explores the relationship between spiritual well-being (SWB) (meaning/peace & faith), depression, and quality of life (QOL). Cancer survivors often use their spirituality as a way of coping. Among a sample of 97 Latina breast cancer survivors (LBCS), SWB was assessed with the Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy—Spiritual Well-being Scale, QOL was measured using the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy—General (FACT-G), and depression was measured with the Patient Health Questionnaire. Study findings revealed that SWB, specifically the meaning/peace factor, is the main predictor of an increase in QOL and a reduction in depression among LBCS.

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Title: Spiritual Well-Being, Depression, and Quality of Life Among Latina Breast Cancer Survivors
Authors: O. Garduño-Ortega
J. Morales-Cruz
M. Hunter-Hernández
F. Gany
R. Costas-Muñiz
Publication date: 01-06-2021
Publisher: Springer US
Keywords: Affective Disorder
Breast Cancer
Affective Disorder
Breast Cancer
Published in: Journal of Religion and Health / Issue 3/2021
Print ISSN: 0022-4197
Electronic ISSN: 1573-6571
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10943-020-01147-9

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