Spiritual Well-Being, Depression, and Quality of Life Among Latina Breast Cancer Survivors

This study explores the relationship between spiritual well-being (SWB) (meaning/peace& faith), depression, and quality of life (QOL). Cancer survivors often use their spirituality as a way of coping. Among a sample of 97 Latina breast cancer survivors (LBCS), SWB was assessed with the Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy —Spiritual Well-being Scale, QOL was measured using the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy—General (FACT-G), and depression was measured with the Patient Health Questionnaire. Study findings revealed that SWB, specifically the meaning/peace factor, is the main predictor of an increase in QO L and a reduction in depression among LBCS.
Source: Journal of Religion and Health - Category: Medical Ethics Source Type: research