Uncertainty and quality of life of Malaysian women with breast cancer: Mediating role of coping styles and mood states
SP Sharif, AS Ahadzadeh, HK Perdamen�- Applied Nursing Research, 2017 - Elsevier
Purpose This study aimed to investigate the relationship between uncertainty in illness and
quality of life, and examine the mediating role of coping strategies and mood states in this
relationship among breast cancer patients. Methods A convenience sample of 135
Malaysian women with breast cancer completed questionnaires measuring uncertainty in
illness, mood states (ie anxiety and depression), quality of life, and copying styles. Results
The results showed an inverse correlation between uncertainty and quality of life after�…
quality of life, and examine the mediating role of coping strategies and mood states in this
relationship among breast cancer patients. Methods A convenience sample of 135
Malaysian women with breast cancer completed questionnaires measuring uncertainty in
illness, mood states (ie anxiety and depression), quality of life, and copying styles. Results
The results showed an inverse correlation between uncertainty and quality of life after�…