Abd El-Naby, R. (2024). Effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Interventions for Reducing Anxiety among Post-Operative Breast Cancer Women at Nasser Institute-Egypt. Helwan International Journal for Nursing Research and Practice, 3(5), 63-85. doi: 10.21608/hijnrp.2024.252358.1092
Rama Ahmed Abd El-Naby. "Effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Interventions for Reducing Anxiety among Post-Operative Breast Cancer Women at Nasser Institute-Egypt". Helwan International Journal for Nursing Research and Practice, 3, 5, 2024, 63-85. doi: 10.21608/hijnrp.2024.252358.1092
Abd El-Naby, R. (2024). 'Effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Interventions for Reducing Anxiety among Post-Operative Breast Cancer Women at Nasser Institute-Egypt', Helwan International Journal for Nursing Research and Practice, 3(5), pp. 63-85. doi: 10.21608/hijnrp.2024.252358.1092
Abd El-Naby, R. Effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Interventions for Reducing Anxiety among Post-Operative Breast Cancer Women at Nasser Institute-Egypt. Helwan International Journal for Nursing Research and Practice, 2024; 3(5): 63-85. doi: 10.21608/hijnrp.2024.252358.1092
Effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Interventions for Reducing Anxiety among Post-Operative Breast Cancer Women at Nasser Institute-Egypt
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing
Faculty of Nursing
Helwan University
Abstract
Background: Breast cancer is characterized by negative aspects including physical, mental and psychological symptoms. Mindfulness-Based Interventions (MBIs) are psychological approaches that incorporate mindfulness practices to promote awareness, non-judgmental acceptance, and present-moment focus. Aim of the study: The study aimed to evaluate the effect of MBIs for reducing anxiety among post-operaive breast cancer women. Research design: A quasi-experimental design was utilized. Setting: The study was conducted at Nasser Institute for oncology. Subject: A convenience sample of post-operaive breast cancer women (n= 30). Tools of data collection: Three tools were used for data collection; First tool: Structure questionnaire for socio-demographic data, and women’s knowledge assessment; Second tool: Freiburg Mindfulness Inventory (FMI) a Likert-type self-report scale; Third tool: Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HAM-A). Results: The result revealed that the majority (79.6%) of breast cancer women have high awareness about mindfulness with a statistically significant difference between pre and post-training intervention (X2 = 56.143 & P = < 0.001**) and the anxiety reduced where the majority (53.3%) of breast cancer women have mild anxiety regarding MBIs with a statistically significant difference between pre and post-training intervention (X2 = 24.178 & P=< 0.001**). Conclusion: The study concluded that; the training program for breast cancer women about MBIs technique had significant reducing in women’s level of anxiety. Recommendations: The study recommended that; MBIs technique should be included in the protocol of treatment as a psychological support for reducing anxiety among breast cancer women. Keywords: Anxiety, Breast Cancer, Mindfulness Based Interventions.
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