Perception by age among spouses of women with breast cancer: Dyadic adjustment, social support and health-related quality of life

  • Claudia Pineda-Flores Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM)
  • Carmen Lizette Gálvez-Hernández Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9508-729X
  • Rebeca Robles-García Instituto Nacional de Psiquiatría Ramón de Fuente Muñiz, Secretaría de Salud. Departamento de Modelos de Intervención, Dirección de Investigaciones Epidemiológicas y Psicosociales
  • Angélica Riveros-Rosas Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4030-3407
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5209/psic.91520
Keywords: Breast cancer, spouses, dyadic adjustment, social support, quality of life

Abstract

Objective: To evaluate the differences and relationships by age concerning couple support, dyadic adjustment, and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of husbands of breast cancer patients. Methods: Cross-sectional correlational study; 120 spouses of breast cancer patients were recruited. The spouses were divided into two groups, based on patients’ age: ≤40, ≥50. Dyadic adjustment, couple support and HRQoL instruments were administered. All instruments were validated in the Mexican population. Results: Young spouses reported lower levels of dyadic adjustment and perceived fewer wives’ support, whereas older spouses had a better HRQoL. Both groups observed a positive association between dyadic adjustment and couple support. In younger spouses, adjustment and support were related to some dimensions of HRQoL: general health, social activities, and emotional aspects. In older spouses, more associations were found between dyadic adjustment and HRQoL. Support perceived by spouses was only related to social activities and mental health. Conclusions: Younger spouses perceive more difficulties within their relationship than older spouses. Additionally, their relationship adjustment is associated with more aspects of their HRQoL. The results highlight the relevance of designing and providing interventions to the dyad with different objectives depending on age.

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Published
2023-10-26
How to Cite
Pineda-Flores C. ., Gálvez-Hernández C. L. ., Robles-García R. . y Riveros-Rosas A. . (2023). Perception by age among spouses of women with breast cancer: Dyadic adjustment, social support and health-related quality of life. Psicooncología, 20(2), 345-355. https://doi.org/10.5209/psic.91520
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Vol. 20 No. 2 (2023)
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