Cultural Beliefs and Psychosocial Responses among Cervical Cancer Patients
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Cultural Beliefs,
Oncology Nursing,
Psychosocial Responses,
Stigma
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Ida Maryati
Wilan Fitriana
Suryani Suryani
Taty Hernawaty
Syiffa Salsabila Rausanfikra
Tuti Pahria
Shurouq Ghalib Qadous
Abstract
Background: Cervical cancer patients frequently experience psychosocial challenges that are influenced by sociocultural beliefs regarding illness and treatment.
Aims: This study examined the association between cultural beliefs and psychosocial responses among cervical cancer patients.
Methods: An observational cross-sectional study was conducted from January to April 2024 among 61 cervical cancer patients receiving treatment at Dr. Hasan Sadikin Hospital, Bandung, Indonesia. Participants were recruited using convenience sampling. Data collection was conducted using structured questionnaires designed to obtain participants' demographic characteristics, cultural beliefs, and psychosocial responses. Descriptive statistics and Spearman rank correlation analysis were performed to examine the relationship between cultural beliefs and psychosocial responses.
Results: The mean cultural beliefs score was 1.11 (SD = 0.18), while the mean psychosocial response score was 1.39 (SD = 0.32). Spearman's rank correlation analysis identified a moderate, statistically significant positive association between cultural beliefs and psychosocial responses (r = 0.525, p < .001).
Conclusion: Cultural beliefs were significantly associated with psychosocial responses among cervical cancer patients. Sociocultural considerations should be integrated into culturally responsive psychosocial support, nursing care, and community-based cervical cancer support initiatives.
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Copyright (c) 2026 Ida Maryati, Wilan Fitriana, Suryani Suryani, Taty Hernawaty, Syiffa Salsabila Rausanfikra, Tuti Pahria, Shurouq Ghalib Qadous
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Ida Maryati, Universitas Padjadjaran
My research focuses on maternal and reproductive health, psychosocial well-being, and digital health innovation in nursing. With expertise in maternal nursing, I develop evidence-based and technology-enhanced interventions to improve health outcomes among women, adolescents, and vulnerable populations. My work integrates preventive care, psychosocial approaches, and mHealth solutions across reproductive health, adolescent health, cancer care, and community-based nursing.
Wilan Fitriana, RSUP Dr. Hasan Sadikin Bandung
Department of Nursing,
Suryani Suryani, Universitas Padjajaran
Community Mental Health Nursing Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Padjajaran
Taty Hernawaty, Universitas Padjajaran
Community Mental Health Nursing Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Padjajaran
Syiffa Salsabila Rausanfikra, China Medical University
Graduate Institute of Nursing, China Medical University
Tuti Pahria, Universitas Padjajaran
Department of Medical-Surgical, Emergency, and Critical Care Nursing, Faculty of Nursing Universitas Padjajaran
Shurouq Ghalib Qadous, An-Najah National University
Faculty of Nursing, An-Najah National University
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