ABSTRACT Introduction
The experience of depression is common among cancer
patients and has been found to be significantly associated
with impaired quality of life [1]. In Nigeria, despite documented
cases of depression among cancer patients in different
clinics [2], psychosocial support for depression
and other emotional, social, or psychological problems
for this population is not widely documented.
The need for psychosocial interventions and support
is particularly crucial in Africa with ‘regard’ to ‘the’ frequent
misconceptions in the origin of cancer as the result
of spiritual or supernatural cause and curses [3].
Such misconceptions tend to affect mood and feelings
negatively and may lead to depression. Depression in
cervical cancer patients may emerge from feelings of
stigmatization from others that patients are being
punished by the gods for engaging in extra-marital affairs
[4]. On the other hand, some women who have
had mastectomy as a result of breast cancer may experience
depression due to feeling mutilated, losing sense of
femininity, mourning the loss of the breast, or worrying
about the possibility of still retaining their husbands’ affection
after surgery [3]. Cognitive restructuring around
these beliefs may be useful in decreasing the emotional
attention given to them and thereby reducing the experience
of depression.
Previous studies have found cognitive interventions or a
combination of cognitive and behavioral intervention useful
in managing mild to moderate depression [5]. The current
study presents initial data on the feasibility and
acceptability of a pilot cognitive restructuring intervention
and its impact on depression outcomes in a group of female
cancer patients in Nigeria.
Asuzu, C (2021). The effect of pilot cognitive restructuring therapy intervention on depression in female cancer patients. Afribary. Retrieved from https://afribary.com/works/the-effect-of-pilot-cognitive-restructuring-therapy-intervention-on-depression-in-female-cancer-patients
Asuzu, Chioma "The effect of pilot cognitive restructuring therapy intervention on depression in female cancer patients" Afribary. Afribary, 21 Apr. 2021, https://afribary.com/works/the-effect-of-pilot-cognitive-restructuring-therapy-intervention-on-depression-in-female-cancer-patients. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
Asuzu, Chioma . "The effect of pilot cognitive restructuring therapy intervention on depression in female cancer patients". Afribary, Afribary, 21 Apr. 2021. Web. 24 Nov. 2024. < https://afribary.com/works/the-effect-of-pilot-cognitive-restructuring-therapy-intervention-on-depression-in-female-cancer-patients >.
Asuzu, Chioma . "The effect of pilot cognitive restructuring therapy intervention on depression in female cancer patients" Afribary (2021). Accessed November 24, 2024. https://afribary.com/works/the-effect-of-pilot-cognitive-restructuring-therapy-intervention-on-depression-in-female-cancer-patients