Low Self-efficacy in Breast Cancer Patients Undergoing Treatment During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Tuti  Nuraini; Justitia  Intan; Dewi  Gayatri; Tuti  Afriyani

doi:10.18502/kme.v3i1.12696

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Low Self-efficacy in Breast Cancer Patients Undergoing Treatment During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Authors:

Tuti Nuraini | Justitia Intan | Dewi Gayatri | Tuti Afriyani

Publisher:

KnE Social Sciences

Journal:

KnE Medicine Vol.3 Issue 1, pp.39-49

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

10/2023

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001533192

pISSN:

2519-125X

DOI:

10.18502/kme.v3i1.12696

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Abstract:

 Self-efficacy is needed as a basis for action and is defined as a person’s ability to take care of himself in order to achieve the expected results. Breast cancer patients need good self-efficacy to undergo treatment, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study aims to describe the characteristics of breast cancer patients and their relationship with self-efficacy during treatment at the Dharmais Cancer Hospital. The study design used was cross-sectional, involving 107 cancer patients through consecutive sampling. Self-efficacy was assessed using the Cancer Behavior Inventory (CBI) instrument. Data were analyzed using the Chi-square test. The results showed that as many as 69 respondents (64%) had low self-efficacy during the COVID-19 pandemic. The results showed that age (p = 0.008), employment status (p = 0.026), monthly income (p = 0.000), and ward (p = 0.031) had significant relationship to self-efficacy. Self-efficacy describes the optimistic perception of cancer patients being able to overcome their cancer-related stressors. In probable or confirmed cases of COVID-19, most patients will fall into a state of psychological crisis, unstable emotions, rejection, anger, and non-compliance with treatment. Education and counseling regarding self-efficacy are needed in an effort to increase the self-efficacy of breast cancer patients undergoing treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic at Dharmais Cancer Hospital Jakarta.

Article Details

Low Self-efficacy in Breast Cancer Patients Undergoing Treatment During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Authors:

Tuti Nuraini | Justitia Intan | Dewi Gayatri | Tuti Afriyani

Publisher:

KnE Social Sciences

Journal:

KnE Medicine Vol.3 Issue 1, pp.39-49

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

10/2023

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001533192

pISSN:

2519-125X

DOI:

10.18502/kme.v3i1.12696

: self-efficacy

breast cancer

COVID-19

Issues

Article Details

Low Self-efficacy in Breast Cancer Patients Undergoing Treatment During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Authors: Tuti Nuraini | Justitia Intan | Dewi Gayatri | Tuti Afriyani

Publisher: KnE Social Sciences

Journal: KnE Medicine Vol.3 Issue 1, pp.39-49

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 10/2023

Document Language: English

Document ID (Org No.): 2001533192

pISSN: 2519-125X

DOI: 10.18502/kme.v3i1.12696

: self-efficacy

breast cancer

COVID-19

Issues

Authors:

Tuti Nuraini | Justitia Intan | Dewi Gayatri | Tuti Afriyani

Publisher:

KnE Social Sciences

Journal:

KnE Medicine Vol.3 Issue 1, pp.39-49

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

10/2023

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001533192

pISSN:

2519-125X

DOI:

10.18502/kme.v3i1.12696