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Cancer-Based Contextual Experiences: A Phenomenological Study

Document Type : Scientific Research

Authors

1 Ph.D Student in Health Psychology, Kharazmi University of Tehran.

2 Professor, Department of Clinical Psychology, Kharazmi University of Tehran.

3 Associate Professor, Department of` Clinical Psychology, Kharazmi University of Tehran.

Abstract

Objective: The experience of cancer has important socio-cultural aspects that can have serious psychological consequences for cancer survivors. These aspects of the illness can even affect their health and survival. Therefore, the present study was conducted with the aim of exploring the contextual experiences that people face after cancer. Method: The present qualitative research used interpretive phenomenological analysis (IPA). Data collected through semi-structured interviews with 17 cancer patients. Findings: From the analysis of the interviews, the main concept of "cancer-based contextual experiences" was explored, which includes six conceptual clusters: Unexpected being, cultural attitudes, explanation of illness, cancer metaphors, social feedback, horrible predictions. Conclusion: After cancer diagnosis, overall, People are exposed to a range of socio-cultural experiences which can affect their adaptation to illness. Therefore, it is necessary to pay attention to these components in cancer-related educational (social and individual) and therapeutic interventions.
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Health Psychology
Volume 10, Issue 39
December 2021
Pages 51-66
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