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September 10, 2025Nurse Media Journal of NursingOpen Access

Coping Strategies of Women with Breast Cancer Undergoing Chemotherapy During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Qualitative Study

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SHSusilo HariantoAirlangga UniversityNNNursalam NursalamAirlangga UniversityDMDewi MaryamUniversitas Dr. Soetomo

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Overview

Qualitative study reveals coping strategies for women undergoing chemotherapy during the COVID-19 pandemic, suggesting their vital role in mental well-being.

Key Points

  • Coping strategies, such as acceptance and survival, were essential for women with breast cancer during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • In-depth interviews with 25 women revealed themes of emotional turbulence, uncertainty, and adaptive coping strategies.
  • A qualitative phenomenological design was employed to understand women's lived experiences and coping mechanisms.
  • These findings highlight the importance of mental well-being and adaptive strategies amid the challenges of cancer treatment.

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Harianto et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c1c31254b1d3bfb60f06bbhttps://doi.org/10.14710/nmjn.v15i1.56922
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