The correlation between social support and hopelessness among cancer survivors: a meta-analysis

Key Points

• Cancer survivors with higher social support report lower levels of hopelessness, indicating potential for improved psychological outcomes.
• The analysis included results from various studies, creating a comprehensive overview of this correlation with implications for support strategies.
• Meta-analysis evaluated data across multiple studies to assess the relationship between social support and hopelessness among cancer survivors.
• The findings emphasize the need for integrated social support interventions, potentially enhancing mental health outcomes in this population.