Breast cancer stigma among Indonesian women: a case study of breast cancer patients.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:The stigma experienced by cancer patients stems from the association of cancer with death, as cancer is the most feared disease worldwide, especially among cancer patients and their families. The stigma regarding breast cancer screening behaviour has not been critically evaluated and is poorly understood; therefore, we aimed to analyse the stigmatization of breast cancer patients in Indonesia to reduce the morbidity and mortality of breast cancer. METHODS:A qualitative study using a focus group discussion (FGD) and in-depth interviews with thematic analysis was conducted. RESULTS:One informant experienced breast pain and kept the referral letter, in which the medical doctor advised medical treatment, to herself for 3 months due to her embarrassment. A traditional healing practic

SUBMITTER: Solikhah S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7268729 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature