Having breast reconstruction post-mastectomy: barriers and facilitators reported by Vietnamese- versus English-speaking women with breast cancer

被引:9
作者
Soon, Patsy S. [1 ,2 ,3 ]
Karimi, Neda [2 ,3 ]
Wu, Verena S. [2 ,3 ]
Girgis, Afaf [2 ,3 ]
机构
[1] Bankstown Hosp, Dept Surg, Bankstown, NSW 2200, Australia
[2] Univ New South Wales, South Western Sydney Clin Sch, Sydney, NSW 2052, Australia
[3] Ingham Inst Appl Med Res, Ctr Oncol Educ & Res Translat, Liverpool, NSW 2170, Australia
关键词
Breast cancer; breast reconstruction; culturally and linguistically diverse; CALD; qualitative; Vietnamese; mastectomy; TREATMENT DECISION-MAKING; MASTECTOMY; SURGERY; SATISFACTION; INFORMATION; RECRUITMENT; EXPERIENCES; CHALLENGES; IMMEDIATE;
D O I
10.1080/13557858.2019.1693513
中图分类号
C95 [民族学、文化人类学];
学科分类号
0304 ; 030401 ;
摘要
Objective: Little is known about the experience of women of culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds in relation to breast reconstruction following mastectomy as treatment for their breast cancer. The aim of this study was to explore the factors that influenced Vietnamese- and English-speaking women's decisions about breast reconstruction post-mastectomy for their breast cancer, in Australia. Design: The participants in this study comprised of Vietnamese-speaking women of Vietnamese heritage, and English-speaking women from mixed ethnicities (Vietnamese included). In this qualitative study, Vietnamese-speaking and English-speaking women who had breast cancer treated by mastectomy with or without breast reconstruction participated in in-depth interviews. Interviews were undertaken in the woman's chosen language (Vietnamese or English), audio-recorded, transcribed/translated and analysed using thematic analysis. Results: Fourteen Vietnamese-speaking and 13 English-speaking patients were recruited. Participants identified age, lack of information, concerns regarding surgical procedure, fears about complications and cancer recurrence as barriers to breast reconstruction. Many more Vietnamese-speaking participants identified lack of information about breast reconstruction as a barrier compared to English-speaking participants. Both groups described the ability to wear clothing of their choice, partner influence, and the need to feel 'normal' as facilitators to having breast reconstruction. Vietnamese-speaking participants in particular identified doctor recommendation of breast reconstruction as a major facilitator. Conclusion: Lack of information about reconstruction was a persistent theme, though it was identified by more Vietnamese women as a barrier to having breast reconstruction. The results reinforce the importance of doctors' recommendations in helping particularly the Vietnamese women make an informed decision about reconstruction following mastectomy as treatment for their breast cancer.
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页数:18
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