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유방암 여성들의 자조집단 활동 경험

 The Experience of Self-help Group Activities among Women with Breast Cancer in Korea

성인간호학회지 2014년 26권 4호 p.466 ~ 478
KMID : 0367020140260040466
이명선 ( Yi Myung-Sun ) - 서울대학교 간호대학

유영미 ( Ryu Young-Mi ) - 서울대학교 간호대학원
황은경 ( Hwang Eun-Kyung ) - 서울대학교병원

Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of the study was to explore and describe the experience of breast cancer self-help group activities in Korea.

Methods: The data were collected via individual in-depth interviews with 8 women with breast cancer, who participated in self-help groups during 2012~2013. All interviews were audio-taped and transcribed, and they were analyzed using a phenomenological method.

Results: Six theme clusters were identified. “Breakthrough toward survival” describes how the participants identified self-help groups and got involved in the activities. “Genuine comfort obtained by ‘misery loves company’ deals with the emotional relief and catharsis. “New life fully recharged” demonstrates the changed belief system and the joy for life and living. “Rebirth in family” deals with how family dynamics has been changed. “Societal change by raising collective consciousness” illustrates many activities to improve their rights and advocate employment issues. “Obstacles to the group harmony” illustrates the major difficulties including interpersonal conflicts the participants encountered during their participation.

Conclusion: The results of the study showed that participating in self-help groups was mostly beneficial for women with breast cancer. Therefore, oncology professionals need to encourage them to participate in self-help groups and also need to provide professional support to self-help groups for their harmonious interpersonal relationships.
KeyWords
유방암, 자조집단, 심리적 스트레스, 질적 연구
Breast neoplasms, Self-help groups, Psychological stress, Qualitative research
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