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Emotional Burden and Perceived Social Support in Male Partners of Women with Cancer

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  • Marcin J. Jabłoński

    (Institute of Psychology, Faculty of Philosophy, Jesuit University Ignatianum in Krakow, 31-501 Kraków, Poland)

  • Francisco García-Torres

    (Department of Psychology, University of Cordoba, 14071 Cordoba, Spain
    IMIBIC Health Research Institute, Reina Sofía University Hospital of Cordoba, 14004 Cordoba, Spain)

  • Paulina Zielińska

    (The Maria Skłodowska Curie Memorial Cancer Centre and Institute of Oncology (MCMCC) branch in Krakow, 31-115 Kraków, Poland)

  • Alicja Bułat

    (The Maria Skłodowska Curie Memorial Cancer Centre and Institute of Oncology (MCMCC) branch in Krakow, 31-115 Kraków, Poland)

  • Piotr Brandys

    (The Maria Skłodowska Curie Memorial Cancer Centre and Institute of Oncology (MCMCC) branch in Krakow, 31-115 Kraków, Poland)

Abstract

Background: The aim of this study was to describe the correlations between the psychosocial burden on male caregivers and their perception of social support, as well as distress, anxiety, and depression among their partners in the first six months after a cancer diagnosis. Methods: A cross-sectional, longitudinal and observational study was conducted on a group of 61 couples, with the use of Zarit Burden Interview (ZBI), Caregiver Burden Scale (CBS), Berlín Social Support Scales (BSSS), Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) and Distress Thermometer (DT). Statistical analysis was performed using Statistica v.13. Results: A strong positive correlation between the ZBI and CBS, as well as between support-seeking and the emotional involvement of male partners, was documented. The negative correlation between the lack of instrumental support and a much greater burden on caregivers, in emotional, social, and family life was documented. The level of distress, anxiety, and depression, as well as family problems reported by female patients, were positively correlated with the male caregiver′s burden. A demographic analysis showed significant relationships between the number of offspring and the negative health indicators of patients and their partners. Implications: The obtained results encourage deeper reflection on the need to improve the availability of instrumental support for male caregivers and support for families with an oncological ill parent in caring for minor children, and to maintain the social activity of the caregiver.

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  • Marcin J. Jabłoński & Francisco García-Torres & Paulina Zielińska & Alicja Bułat & Piotr Brandys, 2020. "Emotional Burden and Perceived Social Support in Male Partners of Women with Cancer," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 17(12), pages 1-13, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:17:y:2020:i:12:p:4188-:d:370483
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