Family functionality and coping strategies in patients with breast cancer

Abstract

1.1. Objective: To determine the relationship Between family functionality and coping strategies in breast cancer patients. 1.2. Methods: Descriptive, cross-correlation study. A Total of 63 women with a breast cancer of between 2 and 24months of evolution were studied diagnosis. Sociodemographic variables, treatment received, associated comorbidity and the coping strategy used, as measured by the "Inventory of Coping Strategies" and functional variables measured family relationship family function with the FFSIL Perception questionnaire. The information was processed using the Obtained statistical package SPSS 23, descriptive statistics Analyzed With Pearson, X2 and relative risk. 1.3. Results: The most used was the active coping strategy type in 68% of the women Studied, with problem resolution The most frequent being in 43%. Factors related to active coping Were age (p=0.019), marital status (p=0.013), and adequate family functionality (p=.000). 1.4. Conclusion: Adequate family functionality is a protective factor for active coping strategies in breast cancer patients.