NDLI: Health-Related Information Exchange Experiences of Jordanian Women at Breast Cancer Diagnosis

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Author	Obeidat, Rana F. Lally, Robin M.
Copyright Year	2013
Abstract	The aim of this study was to explore Jordanian women's experiences of information exchange following diagnosis of early stage breast cancer. A purposive sample of 28 women who had surgery for early stage breast cancer within 6 months prior to the interview and had treatment at three hospitals in Central and Northern Jordan was recruited for the study. Data were collected using semi-structured individual interviews focused on women's communication experiences at diagnosis and during cancer treatment. Interviews were audio taped, transcribed verbatim in Arabic, and analyzed using conventional content analysis. Three main themes associated with information exchange were revealed as follows: (1) knowledge about breast cancer and its treatment, (2) communication of cancer diagnosis and treatment, and (3) educating on treatment side effects. Misconceptions about breast cancer risk factors, consequences of breast cancer treatment, and breast cancer-related symptoms were common among participants. Women made important health-related decisions based on misconceptions. Physician's information giving, availability, and responses to women's questions varied by their level of education and the type and location of treatment facility. Informational exchange experiences vary among Jordanian women diagnosed with breast cancer and raise concern over opportunities offered these women to engage in informed decision making. Findings suggest a need for nurses to assess the information needs of Jordanian women newly diagnosed with breast cancer and provide education tailored to individual needs. There is also a need to develop Arabic educational materials and make these available for patients at treatment facilities in all regions of Jordan.
Starting Page	548
Ending Page	554
Page Count	7
File Format	PDF
ISSN	08858195
Journal	Journal of Cancer Education
Volume Number	29
Issue Number	3
e-ISSN	15430154
Language	English
Publisher	Springer US
Publisher Date	2013-10-25
Publisher Place	New York
Access Restriction	One Nation One Subscription (ONOS)
Subject Keyword	Information exchange Health-related Jordanian Content analysis Breast cancer Cancer Research Pharmacology/Toxicology
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article
Subject	Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health Oncology

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