Effects of Body Image Disturbances on the Psychological Status of Woman With Mastectomy at Al Amal Hospital

Abstract

This study aimed to assess the effects of body image disturbances on psychological status. Methodology: A descriptive design was conducted on the effects of body image disturbances on the psychological status of women with mastectomy at Al Amal Hospital. The study subjects included women with mastectomy at the Oncology Teaching Hospital and Al Amal National Oncology Hospital. From November 14th, 2021 to May 8th, the sample consisted of (50) women attending the Oncology Teaching Hospital and Al Amal National Oncology Hospital with mastectomy. Results: The findings indicate that the age group has the largest percentage (40%) (40-49). Most (20%) of students are at the intermediate college level. The greatest family type (60%) is nuclear. The majority (60%) were married. Housewife job status is highest (68%) The majority (54%) of the monthly need is now. In addition, 86% of patients reported finding it challenging to look at themselves in the mirror after the operation (yes). (52%) felt less attractive following the procedure, and the same when they felt less seductive. Recommendations: Healthcare professionals can learn from each woman's personal story of what losing a breast means to her rather than relying on generalized assumptions about what each woman needs because of her age or the stage of her life. Patients need medical, social, and psychological support during and after completing treatment for breast cancer.