The Influence Of Stigma On The Quality Of Life For Prostate Cancer Survivors

Keywords

prostate cancer; quality of life; stigma

Abstract

The purpose of the present study was to investigate the influence of stigma on prostate cancer (PCa) survivors' quality of life. Stigma for lung cancer survivors has been the focus of considerable research (Else-Quest & Jackson, 2014); however, gaps remain in understanding the experience of PCa stigma. A cross-sectional correlational study was designed to assess the incidence of PCa stigma and its influence on the quality of life of survivors. Eighty-five PCa survivors were administered survey packets consisting of a stigma measure, a PCa-specific quality of life measure, and a demographic survey during treatment of their disease. A linear regression analysis was conducted with the data received from PCa survivors. Results indicated that PCa stigma has a significant, negative influence on the quality of life for survivors (R2 = 0.33, F(4, 80) = 11.53, p < 0.001). There were no statistically significant differences in PCa stigma based on demographic variables (e.g., race and age). Implications for physical and mental health practitioners and researchers are discussed.

Publication Date

7-4-2017

Publication Title

Journal of Psychosocial Oncology

Volume

35

Issue

4

Number of Pages

451-467

Document Type

Article

Personal Identifier

scopus

DOI Link

https://doi.org/10.1080/07347332.2017.1307896

Socpus ID

85017637160 (Scopus)

Source API URL

https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/85017637160

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