Mediating effects of sense of coherence and psychological resilience on stigma and quality of life among postoperative middle-aged and older patients with malignant gynecological tumors: a cross-sectional, structural equation model.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Middle-aged and older individuals are at a crucial stage of aging, marked by increased vulnerability to psychological and physiological challenges. Cancer has a negative impact on the quality of life of patients. Stigma is closely related to the quality of life (QoL) of middle-aged and older patients with malignant gynecological tumors, but the mechanism behind this relationship is still unclear. Sense of coherence (SOC) and psychological resilience (PR) are positive mental health factors that can alleviate psychological stress and improve the quality of life. Therefore, this study aimed to explore the mediating role of sense of coherence and psychological resilience between stigma and quality of life.

Methods

A cross-sectional survey was conducted from May 2023 to J

SUBMITTER: Chen P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12357794 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature