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Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings

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01-06-2012

The Role of Beliefs in the Relationship Between Health Problems and Posttraumatic Stress in Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Survivors

Authors: Lisa A. Schwartz, Anne E. Kazak, Branlyn W. DeRosa, Matthew C. Hocking, Wendy L. Hobbie, Jill P. Ginsberg

Published in: Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings | Issue 2/2012

Abstract

In addition to the potential for ongoing health concerns, adolescent and young adult (AYA) childhood cancer survivors frequently report posttraumatic stress symptoms (PTSS). The current study examines whether beliefs about health moderate the relationship between the number of health problems and PTSS 2 months later in 140 survivors. Beliefs, as measured by scales of the Health Competence Beliefs Inventory (HCBI), negatively related to PTSS while health problems positively related to PTSS. Three scales of the HCBI-health perceptions, satisfaction with healthcare and cognitive competence—were significant moderators. The relationship between health problems and PTSS was stronger in the presence of less adaptive beliefs. These beliefs represent potentially malleable intervention targets for reducing PTSS in childhood cancer survivors.

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Title: The Role of Beliefs in the Relationship Between Health Problems and Posttraumatic Stress in Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Survivors
Authors: Lisa A. Schwartz
Anne E. Kazak
Branlyn W. DeRosa
Matthew C. Hocking
Wendy L. Hobbie
Jill P. Ginsberg
Publication date: 01-06-2012
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings / Issue 2/2012
Print ISSN: 1068-9583
Electronic ISSN: 1573-3572
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10880-011-9264-1

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