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Breast Cancer
Research results from T.L. Gall and colleagues update understanding of breast cancer
April 30th, 2009
According to a study from Ottawa, Canada, "This longitudinal study addressed the role of spirituality in women's response to breast cancer. Ninety-three women diagnosed with breast cancer were assessed on various measures of image of God, positive attitude, social well-being and emotional distress at pre-diagnosis, 6 months post-surgery and 1 year post-surgery." "As compared to women who dropped out of the study, this sample reported religion to be less important in their daily lives. Path analyses showed evidence of direct and indirect effects of positive and negative images of God on emotional distress in cross-sectional but not longitudinal data. A positive image of...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2009-04-30)
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