Perception of Family Functioning Among Relatives of Women Who Survived Breast Cancer: Gender Differences

Revista Latino-Americana de Enfermagem

Raquel Gabrielli Biffi²  Marli Vilela Mamede¹ 

[1] ,Centro Universitário Barão de Mauá Departamento de EnfermagemSP ,Brazil

关键词: Breast Neoplasms;    Family;    Gender Identity;    Nursing;    Neoplasias da Mama;    Família;    Identidade de Gênero;    Enfermagem;    Neoplasias de la Mama;    Familia;    Identidad de Género;    Enfermería;   

DOI  :  10.1590/S0104-11692010000200019

来源: SciELO

【 摘 要 】

The aim of this study was to know how female and male family members perceive their family dynamics after breast cancer. Barnhill's proposal of a healthy family functional model served as the theoretical framework for this qualitative research. The data was obtained through interviews and submitted to content analysis. The results showed that, in the adaptation process to breast cancer, both genders use clear communication in order to achieve family balance and present interactions characterized by mutual and individual feelings. The responsibility for maintaining the family is attributed to the daughters, whereas the male elements show more disorganization with regard to family functions. The bond between family members of both genders who are affected by breast cancer shows important interactions in the identity process.

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