Background factors associated with problem avoidance behavior in healthy partners of breast cancer patients

ConclusionsOur findings suggest that problem avoidance behavior among healthy male partners of breast cancer patients is common and correlates with difficulty coping and a poor marital relationship. It is important to address both the problem avoidance behavior itself and to support spouses and patients early, before this behavior surfaces. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Source: Psycho-Oncology - September 30, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Mariko Shiozaki, Makiko Sanjo, Kei Hirai Tags: PAPER Source Type: research