Experiencia en el análisis de las estrategias de afrontamiento en cáncer de mama con el apoyo del programa NVIVO

Abstract

Introduction: Breast cancer was the most frequent Spain during the year 2018. The psychological, emotional and social anguish of women is mediated by different factors including coping. Goals. To understand the evolution of coping strategies in women and its role in adaptation to breast cancer. Methods: Qualitative interpretive study with phenomenological approach. The sample included 13 women aged 50 to 70 diagnosed with breast cancer during 2016. A semi-structured interview recorded in audio was used for data collection. An analysis of thematic content was carried out by the Nvivo v.12 program. Results: In the acute phase there is heterogeneity in the use of coping strategies, the acceptance of responsibility only appears in this phase. In the extended phase, strategies for seeking social support, distancing and planning stand out. Finally, in the permanent phase, distancing strategies stand out and positive reevaluation is identified, a strategy only present in this phase. Conclusions. Coping strategies evolve over time and allow women to adapt to breast cancer specifically, based on the individual assessment of the disease as a stressor.