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The study aims to explore the psychosocial and cultural factors that contribute to resilience among breast cancer survivors post-chemotherapy.

March 19, 2026BMC Women s HealthOpen Access

Psychosocial and cultural determinants of resilience among clinically stable breast cancer survivors post-chemotherapy in a tertiary care setting in Ghana

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Qualitative study explores resilience in breast cancer survivors, indicating the importance of psychosocial and cultural support.

The study aims to explore the psychosocial and cultural factors that contribute to resilience among breast cancer survivors post-chemotherapy.
Qualitative descriptive design employed
Fourteen breast cancer survivors were purposively sampled
In-depth interviews conducted using semi-structured format
Content analysis was applied to interpret the data
Identified four themes relating to psychosocial and cultural factors
Psychosocial support significantly enhances emotional resilience
Cultural and spiritual beliefs aid in coping with illness
Personal growth and adaptive strategies contribute to positive reinterpretation of experiences

Gbande et al. (2026) studied this question.

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