title: Changes in psychological distress of women with breast cancer in long-term remission and their husbands.
abstract: The purpose of this randomized, prospective study was to identify factors influencing the psychological distress of breast cancer patients and their husbands during remission. Background variables and distress levels of 172 couples in two locations (Graz, Austria, and Jerusalem, Israel) were assessed by using three standardized instruments in two interviews conducted 6-8 months apart. In both geographic-cultural groups, women whose partners refused to participate in the interview reported significantly less perceived family support. The global severity index (measuring total psychological distress) reflected minor changes in psychological distress of both patients and their husbands over time.
authors.affiliation: Sharett INstitute of Oncology, Hadassah University Hospital, 91120 Jerusalem, Israel. rnlobel@bezqint.net
authors.forename: Lea
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Baider
authors.forename: Elisabeth
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Andritsch
authors.forename: Gil
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Goldzweig
authors.forename: Beatrice
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Uziely
authors.forename: Paulina
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Ever-Hadani
authors.forename: Günter
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Hofman
authors.forename: Gerhil
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Krenn
authors.forename: Hellmut
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Samonigg
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D001317:Austria; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy; D003431:Cross-Cultural Comparison; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007407:Interviews as Topic; D007557:Israel; D008016:Life Change Events; D008875:Middle Aged; D011446:Prospective Studies; D012074:Remission Induction; D018454:Spouses; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000523:psychology*